Three additional Montgomery County Fire and Rescue workers have tested positive for COVID-19, for a total of four personnel, Pete Piringer, MCFD spokesperson, said Friday. Another 19 people have been quarantined, he said. “They didn’t catch it at work,” he said. None of the cases are work-related, he stressed. Piringer did not specify which fire […]
Avoid Cooking Fires This Thankgiving
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 […]
Urban Search and Rescue Team Returns Home (Video)
Montgomery County’s Urban Search and Rescue (USR) team returned on Nov. 6 after nine days in New York on a Hurricane Sandy mission. The video is courtesy of Montgomery County Fire Rescue. Just a day before, Montgomery County Council President Roger Berliner noted how the 80 rescue crews were activated by FEMA.
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