Fire Rescue Reports Heavy Call Volume and Numerous Collisions

Pete Piringer
MCFRS Spokesperson

Montgomery County fire rescue crews are responding to multiple collisions across Montgomery County tonight.

On his Twitter account, Fire and Rescue Spokesperson Pete Piringer reported dangerous road conditions, especially on ramps. He said roads are wet and slick.

According to Piringer, the Emergency Communications Center is operating on “Condition Red” because of the heavy call volume.

Piringer is reminding motorists to slow down, increase stopping distance between vehicles and to avoid distraction.

Attention: treacherous driving conditions in many areas MCFRS units reporting Grubb Road & East West Hwy CLOSED due to numerous collisions

— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) January 21, 2016

#MoCo MCFRS Emergency Communications on ‘CONDITION RED’ due to heavy call volume, # units committed on calls & extended time for field ops

— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) January 21, 2016

ATTENTION: Dangerous Road Condition throughout MoCo …. Numerous collisions, especially on ramps, Capitol Beltway & Columbia Pike corridor

— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) January 21, 2016

ATTENTION: Wet & Slick Roads, Reduced Visibility throughout MoCo -Take PreCaution, Slow Down, Increase stopping distance, AVOID distraction

— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) January 21, 2016

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