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FEMA Activates Two MCFRS Canine Handler Teams To Maui

Published August 13, 2023 at 10:30PM

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has activated two Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) canine handler teams to Maui on Sunday to aid in recovery, according to Assistant Chief David Pazos. The two teams are Alan Rossi with his dog Phirst and John Gilkey with his dog Piper. They arrived in Hawaii on Sunday night.

The death toll in the Maui fires climbed to at least 93 on Saturday, which makes this Hawaii’s deadliest natural disaster and the deadliest wildfire in modern U.S. history. According to Firehouse.com, the economic losses suffered due to the fire has approached $6 billion. “FEMA said on social media Saturday that than 150 people were working on search and rescue crews with more on the way as they continued this weekend to comb through the wreckage on the western shore of Maui, primarily in the devastated city of Lahaina, as well as in the Kihei area and the island’s upcountry hills around Kula.”

Motorcyclist Dead After Collision on 270 Thursday Evening

By Patrick Herron

Published August 10, 2023 at 9:31PM

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a fatal collision involving a single motorcycle on Thursday, August 10. According to Chief Spokesperson for MCFRS Pete Piringer, the collision occurred on NB I270 between Route 27 and Route 121, on the ramp to Exit 18, around 7:30pm.

According to police, via FOX 5’s Allison Papson (@AllisonPapson) on Twitter, “Shortly after 7:30 p.m. this evening, troopers from the Maryland State Police Rockville Barrack responded to northbound I-270 to MD 121 for the report of a motor vehicle crash involving a single motorcycle. Preliminary investigation reveals a Motorcycle was traveling on the ramp from N/B I-270 when for unknown reasons, traveled off the roadway and struck a guardrail. The operator and sole occupant on the Motorcycle, who has not been identified, was pronounced deceased on the scene by emergency medical services personnel. All lanes have since reopened. The cause of the crash is under investigation.” We will post an update if additional information becomes available. Featured photo courtesy of Google Maps.

Driver Trapped Inside Vehicle After Crashing Into Home Thursday Morning

By Patrick Herron

Published August 10, 2023 at 9:51AM | Updated August 10, 2023 at 10:24AM

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to the 2200blk of McAuliffe Dr., near Meadow Hall Drive, in Rockville (near Twinbrook Library), around 7:45am on Thursday, August 10 after a car struck a utility pole and then crashed into a home. According to Rockville Police, “Driver is a 67-year old male, he is not the homeowner. A case of operator error, driver transported with minor injuries, cited for various traffic offenses. Housing inspectors are currently on scene.”

Chief Spokesperson for MCFRS Pete Piringer tweeted that the occupied vehicle was in contact with ‘live’ powerlines. We will post an update if additional information becomes available.

$25K in Damage Following Dumpster Fire Early Tuesday Morning

By MCS Staff

Published August 8, 2023 at 7:25AM

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a call for a dumpster fire on 8600 16th Street at the 8600 Apartments in Silver Spring early Tuesday morning.

According to MCFRS Chief Spokesperson Pete Piringer, at approximately 12:30am, crews arrived and extinguished a dumpster fire that occurred under an overhand at the apartment complex (below apartments). There was no extension into the building, no injuries, and no displacement due to the fire. The smoke was ventilated and cleared, but approximately $25K in damage was incurred.

Cause of Wheaton Restaurant Fire Appears to be “Suspicious in Nature”; ~$750K in Damage

By Patrick Herron

Published August 7, 2023 at 2:22PM

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a call for a fire in the basement of Rumba Y Carbon, a restaurant located at 11222 Grandview Ave (off of Veirs Mill Rd) in Wheaton, early Sunday morning. According to MCFRS Chief Spokesperson Pete Piringer, the call came in at approximately 3:30am and approximately 65 firefighters responded to the call to get the fire under control and eventually extinguished.

On Monday, Piringer tweeted that the “fire is still under investigation, but origin & cause appears to be suspicious in nature.” Total damage is estimated to be $750K, including $500K to structure and $250K to contents. One employee of the restaurant was transported to the hospital with minor burns and other non-life threatening injuries. We will post an update if additional information becomes available.

MCFRS Respond to High-Rise Apartment Fire Early Sunday Morning; Two Transported With Life-Threatening Injuries

By Patrick Herron

Published August 6, 2023 at 10:41PM

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a fire at the Enclave Apartments (11235 Oak Leaf Dr,) near Columbia Pike in White Oak on Sunday morning, August 8. According to Chief Spokesperson for MCFRS Pete Piringer, the fire was located on the 19th floor of the 20-story building. Firefighters rescued two people who were both transported to the hospital with life-threating injuries.

We will post an update when addition information becomes available. Per @mcfrsPIO on Twitter: “Update – Enclave Apt, Oakleaf Dr, 20-sty Apt bldg, fire on 19th floor, fire is out, @mcfrs FFs located 2 patients in fire Apt, both assisted by FFs, @MCFRS_EMIHS transported 2 adults, both Pri1 trauma, both w/ life-threatening injuries”

Two Families Displaced and Approximately $700K in Damage Due to Fire

By MCS Staff

Published August 6, 2023 at 1:12PM

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a call on the 12200 block of Centerhill St in Silver Spring on Friday, August 4, for a report of a fire at a two-story duplex with one person trapped inside. Upon arrival, crews confirmed that every occupant made it out of the homes safely.

The fire displaced eight residents, which included five adults, and three children from two residential homes (duplex). Red Cross has supplied immediate assistance while renovations are occurring. How the fire occurred is still under investigation. Yesterday, units from fs718 (Glenmont) are canvassing the Glenmont Forest neighborhood in the area of the 12200 block of Centerhill St, going door-to-door and checking/installing smoke alarms. They are also available yo answer any questions residents have on the fire.

MCFRS Respond to Collision With Rollover and Entrapment Sunday

By Patrick Herron

Published August 6, 2023 at 12:29PM

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a two-car collision on Sunday, August 6 in White Oak. According to Chief Spokesperson for MCFRS Pete Piringer, the incident occurred at the intersection of Columbia Pike (Rt29) and Burnt Mills Ave and involved a rollover and two people trapped. All occupants have been extricated and three adult patients were transported with non-life threatening injuries.

Some lanes are currently blocked. We will post an update if additional information becomes available. Per mcfrsPIO on Twitter: “Columbia Pike/Rt29 & Burnt Mils- 2 car collision, with 2 people trapped. Everybody extricated, @MCFRS_EMIHS transported 3 adult patients, all pri 3, NLT. Some lanes blocked”

Approximately 65 Firefighters Respond to Early Morning Fire at Wheaton Restaurant

By MCS Staff

Published August 6, 2023 at 8:34AM

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a call for a fire in the basement of Rumba Y Carbon, a restaurant located at 11222 Grandview Ave (off of Veirs Mill Rd) in Wheaton, early Sunday morning.

According to MCFRS Chief Spokesperson Pete Piringer, the call came in at approximately 3:30am and approximately 65 firefighters responded to the call to get the fire under control and eventually extinguished. One person was transported to the hospital with minor burns and other non-life threatening injuries. As of 7:17am, the origin/cause of the fire was still under investigation with explosive investigators on the scene.

Update: Eight Displaced After Duplex Fire

By Patrick Herron

Published August 5, 2023 at 4:33PM

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a call on the 12200 block of Centerhill St in Silver Spring on Friday, August 4, for a report of a fire at a two-story duplex with one person trapped inside. According to Assistant Chief David Pazos, MCFRS units arrived and located all occupants uninjured and safely outside of the home. Units extinguished the fire on the first and second floor and continued to “open up walls” of the home.

The fire displaced eight residents (five adults and three children) from two residential homes. Red Cross has supplied immediate assistance while renovations are occurring. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation. MCFRS units returned to the neighborhood on Saturday and went door-to-door offering to check/install smoke alarms.

MCFRS Responds to Fire at Duplex With Report of 1 Person Trapped Friday Night

By MCS Staff

Published August 4, 2023 at 10:43PM

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a call on the 12200 block of Centerhill St in Silver Spring for a report of a fire at a two-story duplex with one person trapped inside.

According to an update by Assistant Chief David Pazos, MCFRS units arrived and located all occupants uninjured and safely outside of the home. Units extinguished the fire on the first and second floor and continued to “open up walls” of the home. In an additional update, Pazos confirmed that all occupants from both sides of the duplex were located and uninjured. Red Cross has been contacted to help with relocation for both families.