Montgomery Community Media

Winter time for fire and safety crews can be the busiest time of year. Last weekend was unusually busy for Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services, according to the department’s spokesperson, Pete Piringer. The reason? Well in addition to broken pipes, the mishandling of chimney and fireplace ashes contributed to several significant fires last weekend. […]

Kyle’s story is about house fire preparation and prevention. He interviewed two (2) firemen, both volunteers at the Rockville firehouse.  The final interviews covered equipment and procedures for prevention of a house fire and smoke detector placement and batteries.

It’s been a busy winter for Montgomery County firefighters who have responded to numerous fires costing millions of dollars in property damage. Montgomery County Fire & Rescue Services Spokesperson Pete Piringer said the department is looking forward to spring as he also reminds residents to check their smoke alarms to make sure they are working […]

The weather is getting colder again and some area residents may be using space heaters at work or at home to keep warm. In this MyMCMedia Extra Video, Fire and Rescue Spokesperson Pete Piringer says it is important to give space heaters space. Take a look: Related:

Cooking fires are one of the most common causes of house fires. Here are some fire prevention tips to stay safe this holiday season:

In this report, Assistant Chief Scott Graham describes a recent carbon monoxide incident at a Bethesda a high rise building caused by an improperly ventilated generator. Scott explains when and why it is important to have a carbon monoxide detector. Take a look.

MyMCMedia’s Sonya Burke hosts the latest episode of County Report This Week. This week’s show features stories on the Bell Times Report, Walk to School Day, Bus Rapid Transit, President Obama’s Visit to Rockville, the Bethesda Green Gala, Fire Prevention Week, Panhandling Efforts and more. You can watch it here.

More cooking fires occur on Thanksgiving than on any other day of the year. With Thanksgiving approaching, Montgomery County Fire Chief Richard Bowers is urging residents to enjoy the Thanksgiving holiday and to keep safety at the top of everyone’s “to do” list this holiday season. “Whether you’re a seasoned chef or a rookie cooking […]