Montgomery Community Media

UPDATED Montgomery County police are investigating a drowning that occurred at Great Falls on the Potomac River on July 11. According to police, at 4:17 p.m. fire rescue received a call for a drowning of a 23-year-old kayaker. Following an extensive search by air, land and water, the victim’s body was recovered by fire rescue […]

Bradley Wilt, a local firefighter and paramedic, said it is important for AT&T National spectators to drink plenty of water. More tips to beat the heat: Pre-hydrate, hydrate and re-hydrate. Drink plenty of fluids in advance, during and after activities and don’t wait until you’re thirsty to hydrate. Dress for the heat. Wear lightweight, light-colored […]

UPDATED Montgomery County police are investigating a drowning that occurred on June 24 at Purple Horse Beach, which is part of the Billy Goat Trail. Police said at approximately 1:51 p.m., Montgomery County Fire & Rescue received a call for a possible drowning of a 19-year-old male at Purple Horse Beach. Montgomery County Fire & […]

Montgomery County fire rescue crews are on the scene of a two car accident involving an overturned vehicle at the eastbound 370 ramp to southbound 270 in Gaithersburg. One patient has been transported to the hospital with non life threatening injuries, according to Assistant Fire Chief Scott Graham.

Montgomery County fire rescue crews are on the scene of a four inch gas leak along Washingtonian Boulevard in Gaithersburg. Commuters should note that Washingtonian Boulevard is closed from 9715 Washingtonian Boulevard to Fields Road because of the gas leak. Assistant Fire Chief Scott Graham said about a dozen people have been evacuated from the […]

The Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service reminds residents to be especially vigiliant and have safety in mind this Halloween following Hurricane Sandy. For many, trick or treating may not be safe this year due to power outages, wires, trees down and debris in the area. However, if your children will be going trick or […]

• Be careful of standing and running water. Residents are urged to continue to be alert and prepared for possible flash flooding, storm surges and areas of standing water over the next 24-48 hours as the after effects of Hurricane Sandy continue to impact the area. Never drive through moving water or flooded areas. As […]

Montgomery County fire rescue crews and police officers responded to a car accident in the 1600 block of East Randolph Road near the Pilgrim Hills Recreation Center before dawn on Oct. 3. Police Officer Rebecca Innocenti said the accident was called in at 6:22 a.m. and the preliminary investigation indicates the driver lost control of […]

Montgomery County firefighter Anthony Veith was recognized on Aug. 10 at the public safety awards breakfast with the Citation of Bravery. On Sept. 12, 2011, Veith entered a burning house in Rockville and rescued a 10-year-old boy. The boy was transported to Children’s Hospital and after two weeks of treatment was released to his family […]

Montgomery County fire rescue is reporting one person has been killed and another injured in a small plane crash near Laytonsville. It happened at 7:20 p.m. in the 16300 block of Hawkins Creamery Road near Pocahontas Drive, according to Assistant Chief Scott Graham. The FAA is in route to assist with the crash investigation. Fire […]