Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS) has clarified that the personnel involved in the July 17 water discharge incident at Montgomery Blair Baseball Field are career employees, not volunteers, and the matter remains under investigation. MCFRS has apologized to the affected teams, families, the Cal Ripken League, and Maryland National Capital Park Police for the disruption and field damage.
“Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS) would like to provide an important clarification regarding the July 17, 2025, incident involving water discharge near one of our fire stations and an adjacent community baseball field.
On July 18, 2025, MCFRS issued an official statement acknowledging the incident and noted that it remains under active investigation. MCFRS also offered a sincere apology to the players, teams, the Cal Ripken League, and all fans and families impacted by this disruption.
The individuals allegedly involved in this incident are not volunteer members of the Silver Spring Fire Department or any of the 19 Local Volunteer Fire and Rescue Departments in Montgomery County. Rather, the personnel in question are career employees of MCFRS.
We reiterate this clarification to ensure that our dedicated volunteer members are not unfairly associated with this incident. Additionally, MCFRS apologizes to the Maryland National Capital Park Police for the damage done to the field and the work that must be done to ensure the field is playable for the community. Thank you for your understanding and continued support.”