Montgomery County Firefighters Practice Ice Rescues at Frozen Pond

Stay off the ice! That's the message from our Firefighters this winter!

Pool and Water Safety Week

As part of our Summer of Safety initiative announced last week by Fire Chief Lohr, each week will have a different safety theme.  This week it is Pool and Water Safety.

Below, please take a moment to watch a report from FOX 5 News that was done last week with personnel from our River Rescue Team as well as Division Chief Scott Goldstein.  This report clearly highlights the dangers associated with the Potomac River in and around the Great Falls Park area and all along the C & O Canal.

Please heed the warning as otherwise we may end up meeting you by "accident!"

  

DC News FOX 5 DC WTTG

Reminder: There Is a Flash Flood Watch In Effect

While we are in between storms, I just wanted to remind everyone that there is also a Flash Flood Watch in effect until this evening.  With all of the talk about lightning and wind – and that is important – I want to make sure all of you are aware of ALL the potential issues that could occur today.

Photo from a previous incident

Below, please find links to two recent blog posts that you will find useful.  Unfortunately, we here at MCFRS had several calls for water rescues on roadways earlier in the week.  PLEASE remember to “Turn Around and Do Not Drown!”  Too many seem to be ignoring this very simple preventive step.  You are putting not only yourself at risk but also the lives of our Firefighters who must now try and rescue you!

TURN AROUND - DON’T DROWN and Try an Alternate Route! List of Roads That Flood.

Google Map Showing Locations of Water Rescues During January 2013 Flooding

Make sure you are able to keep informed today of the potentially evolving weather forecast!  Be aware and prepared! 

As always: Stay Safe!

Bill D

Updated Map of Water Rescue Incidents From Yesterday

An updated map with a little more information as well as one additional event from January 30-31.



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Map of Water Incidents (Incld'g A Couple of Photos)

Below is a map, with information when you click on the icon, of our water rescue incidents last night and early this morning.

In addition, please see a couple of related photos from the incidents. Remember: Turn Around – Do Not Drown!


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This is Riffle Ford Rd btw Rt. 118 and Darnestown Rd! Turn Around Don't Drown! 

Photo from Chandlee Mill and Gold Mine Rd. water rescue. Photo courtesy of Lt. Gary Cummings

River Training

By: Fire Fighter Kris Kostura

Getting ready for river training this morning.  Swift water training with Fire Station 10 and Fire Station 30.  Today's topics are shallow water operations, crossings and navigation. 

Our Fire and Rescue personnel are always training to fine tune techniques and knowledge to ensure we are always ready to respond to all types of emergencies!