Montgomery Community Media

In this MyMCMedia Extra video, Acting Fire Chief Scott Goldstein, who grew up in Montgomery County, is asked how he likes his new role as the county’s Acting Fire Chief. His answer, below: You can find out more about Goldstein and the Office of the Chief online here.

Rockville Library was temporarily evacuated Monday after a “glitter grenade” was detonated in the faces of three employees in the Office of Human Rights located within the library at 21 Maryland Ave. According to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Spokesman Pete Piringer, the glitter was in a letter that was found by employees at about 12:30 p.m. […]

Montgomery County Animal Control officers have rescued one dog from a frozen pond in Gaithersburg and another is believed to have gone under the water. MCFRS Spokesman Pete Piringer said the two dogs were spotted on the pond in the 8400 block of Meadow Green Way at about 11 a.m. No additional details are immediately […]

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services spokesperson Pete Piringer urges drivers and pedestrians to use extra caution as the season transitions from winter to spring. Take a look. Visit our PEG partner County Cable Montgomery to view more of its local programming.

Two people were injured when a car struck them as they were waiting for a bus along Connecticut Avenue Saturday morning. According to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Spokesman Pete Piringer, the two hit were an 18-year-old girl and a 63-year-old man. The driver who hit them was also injured. Northbound Connecticut Avenue lanes are […]

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 […]

UPDATED – A house fire at 6408 Olney Laytonsville Road caused an estimated $300,000 in damages to the home and $125,000 in losses to the contents, according to a Montgomery County fire official. Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services Spokesperson Pete Piringer said 75 firefighters were engaged in a firefight at the height of the […]

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services Spokesperson Pete Piringer said one person was extricated from a two vehicle collision at Brink Road and Woodfield Road early today. He also reported several other injuries on his Twitter account. Woodfield Road at Brink Road is closed in both directions, according to an Alert Montgomery message. Commuters are […]

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services Spokesperson Pete Piringer said a large house fire on Friday night at 7704 Yellowstone Way in Derwood caused an estimated $600,000 in damage. Piringer said the cause of the fire was discarded smoking materials in a potted plant. 7704 Yellowstone Wy, 2285 Sq ft, 2-sty house; Damage, >$600K; Cause, […]

Baby it’s not just cold outside, it’s dangerous. Today’s a day to take dressing for the weather seriously. The Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service offered the following frostbite precautions for kids: Dress children warmly. Several thin layers will help keep children dry as well as warm. Clothing should consist of thermal long johns, turtlenecks, […]