Chief Spokesperson, Montgomery County (MD) Fire & Rescue; President of College Park VFD. IAFC PIO. Worked for DC, State of MD, Montgomery, PG & Laurel, MD.
Joined October 2011
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Jun 10
Stormy Weather likely this afternoon/eve @MontgomeryCoMD - In event of power Outage Report outages:
*BG&E @MyBGE 1-877-778-2222
*First Energy @PotomacEdison 1-888-544-4877
* PEPCO @PepcoConnect 1-877-737-2662
Live’ wires down, arcing, fire or other life safety issue CALL 911
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Jun 8
Hundreds of family & friends are watching an impressive group of graduates, all volunteers whom have successfully completed EMT, Firefighting I/II & High School Cadet Program representing 22 @mcps high schools, as well many other volunteers completing EMT & Firefighting courses
Jun 8
TONITE: @MontgomeryCoMD @mcfrs
Monday, June 8, 2026, at 7p
Volunteer Graduates include:
34 High School Cadets (Fire and EMS)
72 EMTs
40 Firefighters
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Jun 8
Pre-hydrate, hydrate & re-hydrate regardless of your activity level. It’s going to be hot/humid’ outside this week @mcfrs FFs & Medics want you to Keep your Cool & Beat the Heat.... hydrate, hydrate, hydrate...water is best. Start your hydration now & you’ll feel better later!!
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MSFA CONVENTION SEMINAR REGISTRATION IS OPEN
Walk-ins are permitted but registration is strongly encouraged.
Along with Fire and Leadership Seminars being offered, seven classes have been approved for CEUs toward EMT recertifications.
Register today! convention.msfa.org/2026-edu…
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Jun 9
Do what’s right, Do not ignite!!💥
@MontgomeryCoMD
👨🏻🚒Use your head, don’t lose it in🤯
🧨Fireworks are DANGEROUS ⛔️
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Jun 8
HIRING!!! JOIN.MCFRS.com Nice Career, Good Pay & Great Benefits! Start at a young age (20s), have financial independence during the prime of your life (20s/30s) & then you can even enjoy retirement BEFORE you reach your Middle Age (40s)!! @mcfrs an All-Hazards department
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Jun 9
Saving Lives is What We Do…..
@MontgomeryCoMD @MCFRS_EMIHS
Jun 8
Montgomery County Fire Chief’s @MCFRSFireChief Update for June 2026 youtu.be/SliOwROVwcI
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Peter Matthews talks with Michael Hildebrand from the Yvorra Leadership Development Foundation, which provides scholarships to members of the fire/rescue service who are focused on leadership, operations, hazardous materials and EMS.
Listen here: podbean.com/eas/pb-9sjgx-1ae…
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Jun 10
Volunteer Opportunities @MontgomeryCoMD MD - Do You Want To Serve Your Community? Hyattstown, Poolesville, Damascus, Silver Spring, Rockville, Kensington, Hillandale, Bethesda-Chevy Chase, Wheaton, Cabin John… Learn How to volunteer w/ @mcvfra @mcfrs SEE: ht.ly/KCufv
Jun 10
Fire chiefs @IAFC are hoping to interest the younger generation, with hopes of helping volunteer fire departments around the country attract new recruits through social media campaigns & marketing materials. wtop.com/local/2026/06/volun…
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Jun 10
Fireworks stands, discount & big box stores have begun sale of fireworks in surrounding jurisdictions. NOTE: Local @MontgomeryCoMD @PrinceGeorgesMD residents, citizens, visitors & businesses should know ALL consumer purchased FIREWORKS are PROHIBITED for your safety & well-being
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May 12
In the fire/rescue service, there’s always room for more help to protect & serve our communities. 🤝 @IAFC national recruitment campaign, “A Hustle Worth Having”, hopes to interest the next generation of volunteer firefighters.
🔗 Join us today. ahustleworthhaving.org
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Montgomery County Fire and Rescue are responding to the Medical Center Metro station on Rockville Pike after a possible electrical explosion Monday morning. fox5dc.com/news/possible-exp…
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Jun 8
Montgomery County Fire Chief’s @MCFRSFireChief Update for June 2026 youtu.be/SliOwROVwcI
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Jun 8
TONITE: @MontgomeryCoMD @mcfrs
Monday, June 8, 2026, at 7p
Volunteer Graduates include:
34 High School Cadets (Fire and EMS)
72 EMTs
40 Firefighters
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🗳️ Your voice matters. Your vote matters. Make your voice heard—vote in the IAFC elections. Questions about eligibility? Review your profile at community.iafc.org. Not yet a member, or has your membership lapsed? Join or renew today at 👉 iafc.org/membership
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Jun 3
Stuck in an elevator?
Stay calm
Press the call/help button or call 911
Do NOT force doors open
Do NOT climb out
Fire crews & elevator technicians are trained to get you out safely.
Jun 3
Elevator stuck? Don’t make it worse.
Stay calm. Call for help. Never force doors or try to climb out—serious injuries happen that way. Fire/Reecue crews are trained to help you safely. #DYK increasing over the years, last year @mcfrs has removed 700 people from stalled elevators.
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