@mcfrsPIO

Chief Spokesperson for Montgomery County (MD) Fire & Rescue Service - an Internationally Accredited Combination Career & Volunteer Public Safety Organization

 Montgomery County, Maryland
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Joined March 2014
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The @iafc International Fellowship Program Cohort 30 recently arrived @MontgomeryCoMD went straight to work. The 8 Saudi Aramco Firefighters will spend the next 6 months working with the @mcfrs at a variety of stations researching the benefits of additional (4-person) staffing
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The @IAFC International Association of Fire Chiefs - International Fellowship Program (IFP) is a 6-month initiative that embeds international firefighters from partners like Saudi Aramco with @MontgomeryCoMD @mcfrs @IAFC @THEMETROCHIEFS
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Clear and chilly again tonight with low temperatures in the 30s, except 40s in the city centers and along the water. #DCwx #MDwx #VAwx #WVwx
A map showing low temperatures for tonight.

ALT A map showing low temperatures for tonight.

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🧊 A frost advisory is in effect late tonight for many suburbs west of I-95. Lows in the mid-30s to mid-40s. Cover or bring in sensitive plants. ☀️ Monday: Sunny, with highs near 70 — another 😎 Nice Day! Head over to capitalweather.com or the Capital Weather app for our full forecast, frost advisory details, and a sneak peek at Halloween, with some history. 📷 Rebecca Lannan
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Tonite’s moon officially full At 12:12 a.m. EDT on Monday, October 26—moon 🌕 @mcfrs FFs suggest it’s a great time to practice EDITH ‘Exit Drill in the Home’ montgomerycountymd.gov/montg… Check Smoke Alarms & WATCH @UL_FSRI ‘Close Before You Doze’ video) bit.ly/2QYcOWn
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Uh OH! Something about a full moon.... @MontgomeryCoMD tonight notable celestial event, it's time for the 'Hunter’s moon, it never disappoints. Anyway, Be careful, you don't want to meet @MCFRS by accident. Remember to Close Before You Doze (close your door) at night
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Uh OH! Something about a full moon.... @MontgomeryCoMD tonight notable celestial event, it's time for the 'Hunter’s moon, it never disappoints. Anyway, Be careful, you don't want to meet @MCFRS by accident. Remember to Close Before You Doze (close your door) at night
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1600 Rockville Pike, Near Congressional Ln., Rockville, t-bone collision in parking lot, IFO Nordstrom rack, @mcfrs on assisting person out of vehicle
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NOTE: Hiking, walking & biking @COcanalNPS Natl Park, Billy Goat Trail(s) & Great Falls BTW @mcfrs NPS say ‘know before you go’ & HYDRATE - Think Twice before hiking Billy Goat A, it’s strenuous & can be treacherous Sunset 617p Plan ahead, other nice Trail options @MontgomeryCoMD
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TODAY 20th Annual Alfaro Memorial Blood Drive at @mcfrs Public Safety Training Academy #DYK over the years, thanks to🩸donors, this blood drive has collected ~1500 units blood, thus potentially saving >4K lives - Thank you to Alfaro/Mann family, the community supporters & donors
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Saving Lives is in our Blood @mcfrs @mcfrsPIO6 @MontgomeryCoMD
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RX @PGPDNews ROAD CLOSURE: As of 12:10 PM New Hampshire Avenue between Eastern Ave NE and Ray Road is CLOSED in both directions due to a crash investigation. Please seek alternate routes. #MDTraffic
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6500 New Hampshire Ave. near Sheridan Street, Takoma Park, IFO Jiffy Lube, collision, involves scooter/motorcycle, @mcfrs @PGFDNews on scene, EMS evaluating 2 patients, including 1 Pri1 trauma, some lanes blocked
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6500 New Hampshire Ave. near Sheridan Street, Takoma Park, IFO Jiffy Lube, collision, involves scooter/motorcycle, @mcfrs @PGFDNews on scene, EMS evaluating 2 patients, including 1 Pri1 trauma, some lanes blocked
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RX @mcpnews TRAFFIC ADVISORY: MCPD @mcfrs dispatched at approximately 11:40 a.m., to a two-vehicle collision that occurred in 6500blk of New Hampshire Ave. Southbound New Hampshire Ave. is closed at Poplar Ave. Drivers are advised to seek an alternate route. Expect delays.
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🎃Trunk or Treat @MontgomeryCoMD Friday, October 30th ⏱️4PM to 8PM @GburgMD @mcpnews @GPDNews @mcfrs @MCDOTNow @MannaFoodCenter @ReadyMontgomery @MontCoCERT 🚒 Stuff a Firetruck Food Drive 🚒
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Type O 🩸donors: We need you to help meet patient needs! O+ is the most transfused blood type & can be used by patients of any Rh-positive blood type. O- is the universal blood type & is often used in emergencies. Don't wait. Please Give🩸blood, Sign Up: bit.ly/4zPWOMo
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25th Annual Alfaro Memorial Blood Drive, Sunday, October 25th at Public Safety Training Academy @MontgomeryCoMD Please Give🩸blood, Sign Up HERE: bit.ly/4zPWOMo
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NOTE: Hiking, walking & biking @COcanalNPS Natl Park, Billy Goat Trail(s) & Great Falls BTW @mcfrs NPS say ‘know before you go’ & HYDRATE - Think Twice before hiking Billy Goat A, it’s strenuous & can be treacherous Sunset 617p Plan ahead, other nice Trail options @MontgomeryCoMD
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The growing season has now concluded in Frederick County, MD and western Loudoun County, VA, in addition to areas west of the Blue Ridge Mountains. No frost or freeze alerts will be issued for these areas until spring 2027.
A map highlights area west of the Blue Ridge Mountains, as well as Frederick County MD and western Loudoun County VA in red, indicating no frost/freeze alerts will be issued until spring 2027. The rest of the NWS Baltimore/Washington forecast area is highlighted in green, indicating frost/freeze alerts will continue until a widespread freeze or November 15, whichever occurs first.

ALT A map highlights area west of the Blue Ridge Mountains, as well as Frederick County MD and western Loudoun County VA in red, indicating no frost/freeze alerts will be issued until spring 2027. The rest of the NWS Baltimore/Washington forecast area is highlighted in green, indicating frost/freeze alerts will continue until a widespread freeze or November 15, whichever occurs first.

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Saturday, October 24, 2026, (A-Shift), Montgomery Fire & Rescue Service emergency crews responded to: Total 363 Incidents 🚑 277 EMIHS (medical) 🚒 60 Fire 🚨 26 Others @mcfrs Can Notice, Can Relate, Can Adapt - Gardez Bien - Guarded Well
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MoCo Weather Today Patchy fog before 9am. Areas of frost before 9am. Otherwise, sunny, with a high temp near 65° Calm wind. Sunset Tonight Patchy fog after 9pm. Otherwise, clear, with a low temp around 39° Calm wind.
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