Montgomery Community Media

Montgomery County firefighters are investigating what ignited a house fire at 9505 Main Street in Damascus on Saturday night. Fire and Rescue Services Spokesperson Pete Piringer said 85 firefighters battled the blaze at the two-story structure, including firefighters from Howard, Frederick and Carroll counties. Before firefighters arrived on scene, Piringer said an occupant in the […]

UPDATED – Smoke alarms alerted a sleeping family in Derwood that their house was on fire and everyone was able to get out safely, according to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Spokesman Pete Piringer. About 65 firefighters battled the blaze Friday morning at the large three-story home on Granby Road. Piringer said damage is estimated at […]

UPDATED A kitchen fire has displaced a Gaithersburg family of four from their townhouse in the 1100 block of Knoll Mist Lane today, according to a Montgomery County fire official. Fire and Rescue Spokesperson Pete Piringer reported heavy smoke was showing when firefighters first arrived on scene around 9:30 a.m. on April 6. He said […]

Spring has sprung! At least as far as the clock goes. Daylight Saving Time starts March 8 so move your clocks forward one hour. And Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services urges residents to check your smoke alarms, too.   FREE home safety evaluation & smoke alarm check-up, For INFO MoCo residents can CALL 311 […]

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 […]

Several seniors gathered at Holiday Park to hear Montgomery County officials unveil statistics from the Home Safety Check program that was launched last fall. The results were alarming and that’s why firefighters continue to remind residents about the importance of having working smoke detectors. Lorna Virgili reports. Visit our PEG partner County Cable Montgomery to […]

A Christmas Day fire has displaced a family of eight in Gaithersburg, according to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) spokesperson Pete Piringer. Fortunately, there were no injuries. Piringer said the Dec. 25 fire at 36 Anna Court originated in a second floor bedroom of a three-level, condominium style townhouse. According to Piringer, 65 […]

UPDATED Montgomery County firefighters were called to a basement fire at 412 Carousel Court in Gaithersburg on April 3. Fire Spokesperson Pete Piringer reported on his Twitter account that two young children and two adults were transported to the hospital, including a grandmother who he said was seriously injured. According to Piringer, there was no […]

Are you still looking for a Valentine’s gift? Fire and Rescue officials are recommending smoke alarms as the perfect Valentine’s gift for loved ones. Nothing says you mean everything to me like the 24-hour protection that comes with a smoke alarm. And while you are busy planning the perfect evening, make it memorable for all […]

A ten-year-old Gaithersburg boy died after falling through the ice on a sediment pond in Gaithersburg earlier this month. In this segment from County Report This Week, Assistant Fire Chief Scott Graham talks about the tragic loss and he warns residents of the dangers of ice on area ponds. He also talks about the commitment […]