MCFRS Archives - Page 5 of 42

Published March 16, 2023 at 2:39PM

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services and Montgomery County Police responded to a collision involving a pedestrian around 1:20PM on Thursday, March 16. According to public safety reporter Cordell Pugh, the incident occurred at Northbound US-29 Columbia Pike, near Stewart Ln in White Oak. Montgomery County Police tweeted the following at 2:12PM: “All lanes at northbound 29 at New Hampshire Ave. are closed. All southbound lanes of 29 are open. Drivers can use Old Columbia Pike as an alternate route to continue northbound on 29. Expect significant delays.” We will post an update when additional information is available.

CRITICAL INJURY PEDESTRIAN STRUCK: ~1:20PM Thursday, Northbound US-29 Columbia Pike near Stewart Ln (White Oak/MoCo, MD). 29 North CLOSED at MD-650 New Hampshire Ave; lanes will remain closed for Collision Reconstruction. #MDTraffic H/T @MoCoPGnews cc @ACTforTransit @MoCoFSS

North Potomac

MCFRS Respond to Kitchen Fire Early Monday Morning; One Family Displaced

By Patrick Herron

Published March 13, 2023 at 8:37AM

(~145a) 15200blk Dufief Dr, off Darnestown Rd, SFH, kitchen fire @mcfrs PE731, PE732, PE708, PE703, PE722, T731, PAT708, RS703, M731, BC703, BC705, RS729, AT703, A732, ALS708 & others responded, all occupants got out, fire extinguished, no injuries , 1 family displaced pic.twitter.com/Hgs97dc2Xm

— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) March 13, 2023

Bethesda

MCFRS Respond to Fire at Auto Body Shop

By Patrick Herron

Published March 10, 2023 at 5:30PM

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a fire at the Ourisman Volkswagen and Volvo Bodyshop at 5445 Butler Rd in Bethesda on Friday afternoon. According to Chief Spokesperson for MCFRS Pete Piringer, a hybrid vehicle that was parked in the garage’s work bay area caught fire after workers “likely ignited some combustibles” while performing welding work. The building’s automatic fire sprinkler activation system controlled/contained the fire until firefighters arrived. Damage is estimated to be ~$50K and there were no injuries reported.

Per @mcfrsPIO on Twitter: “Update – Butler Rd, commercial auto body shop, vehicle fire inside building/work bay, bulk of fire knocked down, checking for extension, occupants/workers are outside & OK, still have smoke conditions”

Beyond MoCo

Former Laurel Police Chief Found Guilty of Attempted 1st-Degree Murder, 1st-Degree Arson and Malicious Burning

By Patrick Herron

Published March 10, 2023 at 12:59PM | Updated March 10, 2023 at 3:07PM

Crawford is a former Police Chief for the City of Laurel, where he last served from 2006 until his resignation in 2010. Prior to that, Crawford was Chief of the District Heights Police Department and served as a Major for the Prince George’s County Police Department. Investigators say none of the civilian victims of the fires were connected to Crawford through his law enforcement career.

Gaithersburg

MCFRS Respond to Vehicle Collision With Roll Over and Entrapment on Friday Morning

By Patrick Herron

Published March 10, 2023 at 12:32PM

3 vehicles involved. 1 adult being extricated complaining of very minor injuries. @mcfrsPIO https://t.co/uwU8gb7Sre pic.twitter.com/CTpqOHoZKR

— BC Steve Mann (@mcfrsPIO6) March 10, 2023

Damascus

MCFRS Respond to Collision Wednesday Morning in Damascus

By Patrick Herron

Published March 8, 2023 at 8:50AM

More…Damascus, Woodfield Road and Main St.,, collision, ‘door-pop’, @mcfrs PE713, M713, RS717 responded https://t.co/1QQz7GrZaV pic.twitter.com/z3FlQU9LT8

— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) March 8, 2023

Potomac

One Family Displaced After House Fire Saturday Evening

By Patrick Herron

Published February 26, 2023 at 3:57PM

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS) responded to a fire in the 10500 blk of Streamview Ct, near Bells Mill Rd, off Great Arbor Dr in Potomac around 6:30pm on Saturday, February 25. According to Chief Spokesperson for MCFRS Pete Piringer, the fire began in the chimney of the two-story, single family house, and extended to the roof and attic. The occupants were able to escape when no injuries. One family has been displaced. We will post an update if additional information becomes available.

Per @mcfrsPIO on Twitter: “ICYMI (~630p 2/25) 10500 blk STREAMVIEW CT, near Bells Mill Road, off Great Arbor Dr, Potomac, 2-Story, Single family house, chimney fire extended to roof & attic; occupants got out, no injury; 1 family displaced”

Potomac

MCFRS Respond to Collision Involving School Bus; No Injuries Reported

By Patrick Herron

Published February 22, 2023 at 11:10AM

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a collision involving a MCPS school bus and a passenger vehicle on Wednesday morning. According to Chief Spokesperson for MCFRS Pete Piringer, the collision occurred around 9am on Accord Dr in Potomac. All 30 passengers on the bus were evaluated by EMS and there were no injuries reported. Passengers were then transferred to another bus.

Per @mcfrsPIO on Twitter: “Update (~9a) Accord Dr, Potomac, collision, involved passenger vehicle & occupied school bus, ~30 passengers on bus, @MCFRS_EMIHS evaluated everyone involved, no injuries, @mcfrs PE710, T710, RS741B, A710, BC702, EMS702 responded, all passengers transferred to another bus”

Rockville

MCFRS Respond to Transfer Station After Vehicle Gets Stuck Suspended in the Air

By Patrick Herron

Published February 21, 2023 at 4:47PM

The Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) Technical Rescue Team responded to the Montgomery County Shady Grove Transfer Station and Recycling Center at 16101 Frederick Rd in Rockville on Tuesday afternoon after a vehicle was dumping trash on the tipping floor, its weight shifted, and the occupied cab went up in the air. According to Chief Spokesperson for MCFRS Pete Piringer, rescue crews stabilized the truck and have removed the driver. There were no injuries reported.

Per @mcfrsPIO on Twitter: “Update – 16101 Frederick Rd, Transfer Station, vehicle mishap involving occupied (driver) dump truck, stuck/suspended in air, vehicle being stabilized (in order to ecract/remove driver) via ladder, plant operations have been shut down, @mcfrs TRT (Technical Rescue Team) on scene”

Germantown

Several Patients Evaluated for Injury After Collision With Entrapment in Germantown

By Patrick Herron

Published February 19, 2023 at 6:21PM

Montgomery County Fire & Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a collision with entrapment on Sunday afternoon in Germantown. According to Chief Spokesperson for MCFRS Pete Piringer, the collision occurred around 3:00PM in the area of Father Hurley Boulevard and Crystal Rock Drive, near Cloverly Center Drive. EMS is currently evaluating several patients. Some lanes are blocked and drivers are advised to seek an alternate route. We will post an update when additional information is available.

Per @mcfrsPIO on Twitter: “IAO Father Hurley Boulevard and Crystal Rock Drive near Cloverly Center Drive, collision with entrapment, @mcfrs M729, RS729, PE729, SA700, EMS703, BC705, A734, A722 responding and on scene, some lanes blocked”

Burtonsville

MCFRS Respond to Boat Fire Inside of Garage Sunday Afternoon

By Patrick Herron

Published February 19, 2023 at 6:12PM

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a fire around 3pm on Sunday afternoon in Burtonsville. According to Chief Spokesperson for MCFRS Pete Piringer, firefighters responded to the report of a boat on fire in the rear of a garage in the 15500 block of Santini Rd. The fire was knocked down and there was no extension. The garage contained one boat and one RV motorhome. One civilian was evaluated for injury. The cause of the fire has not been released. We will post an update if additional information becomes available.

Per @mcfrsPIO on Twitter: “Update – Santini Road, fire/smoke showing upon arrival, (Bass) boat on fire in rear of garage, no extension to garage, fire knocked down, otherwise garage contains a boat & RV motorhome, 1 civilian injury MCFRS_EMIHS evaluating”