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Rockville Volunteers Dedicate New Fire Engine

Published February 5, 2023 at 9:12AM

Saturday morning, the Rockville Volunteer Fire Department celebrated the housing of their new fire engine, known as Engine 703, and dedicated it in memory of their Past Fire Chief, Scott Eric Emmons.

Past Fire Chief Scott Eric Emmons, who died in 2021, volunteered with the Rockville Volunteer Fire Department for more than 30 years, in every operational rank from Firefighter to Fire Chief. Chief Emmons also was a DC Metropolitan Police Detective, where he served on the FBI’s Joint Terrorism Task Force. Chief Emmons’ daughter is now a Rockville Volunteer Firefighter as well.

Gaithersburg

MCFRS Respond to Vehicle Fire in Gaithersburg

By Patrick Herron

Published February 3, 2023 at 2:26PM

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a vehicle fire in Gaithersburg on Friday morning. According to Chief Spokesperson for MCFRS Pete Piringer, the fire occurred around 10:25am in the Quince Orchard Plaza shopping center, which is in the 600 block of Quince Orchard Rd, near Clopper Rd. The fire has been extinguished and there are no injuries reported. Quince Orchard Plaza is home to the recently opened Taco Bamba, Staples, Shadow Land Laster Tag, and Quincy’s. Additional photos below courtesy of @mcfrsPIO on Twitter.

(1025a) 600blk Quince Orchard Road, near Clopper Road, Quince Orchard Plaza, vehicle fire, @mcfrs PE708 on scene, fire extinguished pic.twitter.com/c37WN15ybP

Gaithersburg

MCFRS Respond to Fire at Sardi’s in Gaithersburg

By Patrick Herron

Published February 2, 2023 at 8:31PM | Updated February 3, 2023 at 7:04AM

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a fire at the Sardi’s Pollo A La Brasa restaurant at 430 N Frederick Ave in Gaithersburg on Thursday around 6pm. According to Chief Spokesperson for MCFRS Pete Piringer, there was a fire in the restaurant’s ductwork and the sprinkler system was activated. The fire has been contained and there are no reported injuries. The building inspector, code enforcement, and health inspector have been notified. We will post an update when additional information is available.

Per Gaithersburg Police: “Traffic Alert – N Frederick Avenue traffic incident closes all lanes of N Frederick Avenue (MD 355) between Odenhal Avenue and Dalamar Street. Expect significant delays. Seek alternate route.”

Montgomery Village

Pedestrian Struck by Driver Near Montgomery Village Center Wednesday Evening

By Patrick Herron

Published February 1, 2023 at 9:20PM

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services responded to a collision involving a pedestrian on Wednesday night in Montgomery Village. According to public safety reporter Cordell Pugh, a pedestrian was struck on Montgomery Village Avenue, near Centerway Road and the Montgomery Village Center Shopping Center, around 7:35PM. One adult patient was transported to an area Trauma Center with critical traumatic injury. Some lanes are currently blocked. We will post an update when additional information is available.

CRITICAL INJURY PEDESTRIAN STRUCK: MD-124 Montgomery Village Avenue near Centerway Road and the Montgomery Village Center Shopping Center. ~7:35PM Wednesday, pedestrian struck, transported to an area Trauma Center with critical traumatic injury. #MDTraffic

Germantown

Germantown Rd Closed at I270

By Patrick Herron

Published February 1, 2023 at 9:18AM

Germantown Road is closed at I-270 as a result of a traffic collision Wednesday morning, according to Montgomery County Police. Drivers are advised to seek an alternate route and should expect significant delays. We will post an update when additional information is available.

TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Germantown Road is closed at I-270 as a result of a traffic collision. Drivers are advised to seek an alternate route. Expect significant delays. #mcpd #mcpnews #trafficalert #traffic pic.twitter.com/cBRiHph5y2

Beyond MoCo

Two Adults and Two Children Struck by Vehicle Monday Morning in Adelphi; MCFRS Assist

By Patrick Herron

Published January 30, 2023 at 9:42AM

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MFCRS) assisted Prince George’s County Fire and Rescue in responding to a collision on Buck Lodge Road and Riggs Road in Adelphi, MD on Monday morning. According to Chief Spokesperson for MCFRS, four patients were transported to the hospital, including two children with Priority 2 trauma, one adult with Priority 1 trauma, and one adult with Priority 2 trauma. We will post an update when additional information becomes available.

Update – Mutual Aid PGCo – Buck Lodge Road and Riggs Road, Adelphi, multiple pedestrians struck, @mcfrs BC701 assisting, EMS evaluating & transporting 4 patients, 2 Pri2 children/pediatric, 1 adult Pri1 trauma, 1 adult Pri2 trauma https://t.co/b5Ak9XrLxQ

Clarksburg

MCFRS Respond to Little Bennett Campground After Person Pinned Between Vehicle and Tree

By Patrick Herron

Published January 28, 2023 at 3:03PM

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to Little Bennett Campground in the 23700 block of Frederick Rd. in Clarksburg for the report of an injured person on Saturday afternoon. According to Chief Spokesperson for MCFRS Pete Piringer, one person (adult) was pinned between a vehicle and a tree after a vehicle inadvertently rolled backwards. Nearby campers were able to assist the person prior to EMS arrival. One adult was transported to to the hospital with Priority 2, non-life threatening injuries. We will post an update when additional information is available.

(~12n) 23700blk Frederick Rd., Clarksburg, Little Bennett Campground, injured person, vehicle (rolled backwards) pinned driver between vehicle & tree, nearby campers assisted 1 adult prior to arrival @mcfrs , @MCFRS_EMIHS transported 1 adult Pri2 trauma, NLT

Gaithersburg

MCFRS Respond to House Fire Thursday Morning; One Family Displaced

By Patrick Herron

Published January 26, 2023 at 10:56AM

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a kitchen fire at a single-family duplex on State Ct., off of Girard St, in Gaithersburg on Thursday morning. According to Chief Spokesperson for MCFRS Pete Piringer, the fire originated from an unattended pot of cooking oil that overheated on the stove. Damage is is estimated to be $100K, including $75k in structure and $25K in contents. Two adults and three children have been displaced. One adult was transported to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries due to smoke inhalation. We will post an update when additional information is available.

Per @mcfrsPIO on Twitter: “Update – State Ct, Gburg; 1 family displaced; Damage $100K, incl $75k structure & $25K contents; Origin/Cause, kitchen, unattended cooking (pot of oil on stove overheated); 2 adults, 3 kids displaced (Staying with family); @MCFRS_EMIHS transported 1 adult, smoke inhalation, NLT”

Germantown

Pedestrians Struck by Vehicles in Three Separate Incidents Thursday Morning

By Patrick Herron

Published January 26, 2023 at 9:06AM

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to three separate collisions involving pedestrians, all before 8am, on Thursday, January 26. According to Chief Spokesperson for MCFRS Pete Piringer:

We will post an update when additional information becomes available.

Bethesda

Pedestrian Struck by Vehicle in Bethesda; Driver Did Not Remain on Scene

By Patrick Herron

Published January 25, 2023 at 5:02PM

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services and Montgomery County Police responded to a collision in Bethesda on Wednesday afternoon around 3:15pm. According to MCPD, “a vehicle collision involving a pedestrian has Hampden Lane and Woodmont Avenue shut down towards Waverly Lane.” The victim has been transported to an area hospital and their condition is unknown at this time. The striking vehicle did not remain on scene. Drivers are advised to an seek alternate route and to expect significant delays. We will post an update when additional information is available.

TRAFFIC ADVISORY: A vehicle collision involving a pedestrian has Hampden Lane and Woodmont Avenue shut down towards Waverly Lane. Drivers are advised to an seek alternate route. Expect significant delays. #mcpd #mcp #traffic #trafficadvisory pic.twitter.com/qR4vDF3FQk

Wheaton

MCFRS Respond to Overturned Vehicle on High School Baseball Field

By Patrick Herron

Published January 25, 2023 at 12:51PM

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to the scene of a collision involving an overturned vehicle on Wednesday around 11am. According to Chief Spokesperson for MCFRS Pete Piringer, the incident occurred in the 12400blk of Dalewood Dr., near Everton Street in Wheaton, near the Wheaton High School baseball field. One teenage patient has been extricated and is being evaluated/transported with Priority2 medical/trauma.

Per MCPD: “Montgomery County Police are on scene of a single vehicle collision at Wheaton High School. One person has been transported in stable condition. No other injuries reported.”