Large boat just collided with the Francis Scott Key Bridge.
Mass Casualty Incident - many cars and people are in the water.
This JUST happened, no word on injuries yet.
This is a once in a lifetime event.
#Baltimore
#MdTraffic
Our thoughts and Prayers go out to
@FCDFRS
@LoudounFire
,
@mcfrs
, Washington County, and any other agency battling the Multiple house fires and the tanker explosion in Frederick county this morning.
#everyonegoeshome
Both patients have been rescued and are safely on the ground. This is a once in a career call. Huge props to
@mcfrs
and Pepco for properly strategizing this.
#MoCo
Our thoughts and prayers go out to not only those at the scene and the patients, but also all the 911 Dispatchers working this incident. Multiple Medical Ambulance Buses from several counties being alerted. Many updates will follow.
Large boat just collided with the Francis Scott Key Bridge.
Mass Casualty Incident - many cars and people are in the water.
This JUST happened, no word on injuries yet.
This is a once in a lifetime event.
#Baltimore
#MdTraffic
What. A. Night.
It is rare for this region to see the type of weather we did this evening. The Montgomery County Emergency Communications Center (ECC) dispatched ~ 50 calls for service during the storm (between 7pm and 8pm).
There were several very high priority incidents
OKAY, here we go. Before you all start flipping out, you may be seeing "dust" falling from the sky at some point tonight, or maybe you won't. Very likely it is from the train derailment in Ohio(but idk). No reports of sick people as of right now, I'll keep ya updated.
Extensive water operations are still ongoing and will be for a while. Non essential units are being releasing from the scene. Water temps are only around 45*
Units from Prince Georges, Anne Arundel, Harford, and other counties are assisting.
We have not heard any word on
Our thoughts and prayers go out to not only those at the scene and the patients, but also all the 911 Dispatchers working this incident. Multiple Medical Ambulance Buses from several counties being alerted. Many updates will follow.
Total of six patients trapped under debris. Crews are still attempting to make access to the scene. Many roads are impassible from trees and wires down.
MAB726, A703 added
Looks like our choice of wording is getting some backlash, please allow me to clear things up. The phrase, "once in a lifetime event" was used to get the point across that this incident is not your typical every day event. Rather, this collision is something you never look
Large boat just collided with the Francis Scott Key Bridge.
Mass Casualty Incident - many cars and people are in the water.
This JUST happened, no word on injuries yet.
This is a once in a lifetime event.
#Baltimore
#MdTraffic
My first time being hit with an AirTag. Happened in Rockville by the Microcenter and Silver Diner. Luckily thanks to the excellent Montgomery County road conditions and definitely traveling the speed limit, it fell off somewhere in Silver Spring. Situations like this, it is
Who else is excited as I am?
As expected, we will be here monitoring the county and providing information.
Those of you who travel the interstates, this is a good time to get a kit together for your vehicle. Make sure it includes: warm clothes, blanket, food, water, and a way
A decision has been made to scratch the current poll for a new profile photo. A good friend of ours
@MyDronePro
reached out and offered to make one for us. The result is better than anything I could imagine.
Thank you again Tim!
PSA: To clear things up for everyone. BLS=basic life support
ALS1=One medic required
ALS2=Two medics required(ejections,entrapments, unconscious)
Ex. PIC - ALS2 (most likely someone is severely injured)
ROAD RAGE INCIDENT INVOLVING
@mcfrs
AMBULANCE LEADS TO PURSUIT: the chase started at Stewart Lane & Columbia Pike after the driver tried to run an ambulance off the road. The pursuit went down Route 29 and through downtown Silver Spring but was cut off once the car went into DC.
Im not here to scare anyone, but this may be something to be cautious of, for now I recommend limiting time outside, and closing any windows.
@FoxNews
@nbcwashington
are you all looking into this?
OKAY, here we go. Before you all start flipping out, you may be seeing "dust" falling from the sky at some point tonight, or maybe you won't. Very likely it is from the train derailment in Ohio(but idk). No reports of sick people as of right now, I'll keep ya updated.
I told myself when I opened this page that I would not share my political beliefs. But this semi falls under what we cover as in "Incidents that cause Traffic Issues".
This is the definition of Impeding Traffic. Anyone who is careless enough to put themselves in front of moving
VIDEO THREAD: Drivers were irate this morning on the GW Parkway as climate activists blocked northbound traffic into DC.
One, who said her son is in the hospital, poured water on them. Another pushed them and tore their signs away.
Footage by
@T_Jones_Media
for
@N2Sreports
PSA: To clear things up for everyone. BLS=basic life support
ALS1=One medic required
ALS2=Two medics required(ejections,entrapments, unconscious)
Ex. PIC - ALS2 (most likely someone is severely injured)
As
@BCFDL734
Fire/ Rescue units are being placed back in service, MoCo units are heading back home. It is priceless to see all those who filled those stations today. Knowing we will always have each other's backs is something that will never be forgotten.
Working on something new here. This will be an interactive map of Incidents within the county. Please allow at least an hour delay for the map to populate from time of the call. It will take many hours to log all previous calls. We hope you enjoy it!
MoCo Serious Incidents -
BREAKING NEWS UPDATE: So far 4 firefighters have been rescued after a home explosion at 347 Silver Ridge Dr, in Loudoun Co, Va. One firefighter has made it to an area trauma center and no firefighter has been confirmed deceased
Total of six patients trapped under debris. Crews are still attempting to make access to the scene. Many roads are impassible from trees and wires down.
MAB726, A703 added
Three occupants still inside the plane, rescues are on hold until the power is turned off. MCFRS ECC dispatched the call at 17:34 and have added numerous additional units since then. No reported injuries.
#MoCo
(Photo by MCFRS PIO)
Got some news for you all.
New list of apparatus purchased by MCFRS:
*11 Ambulances - expected to arrive between summer of 24 and summer of 25
*9 Engines from E-ONE - arriving end of 2024
*1 Tower and 1 Truck arriving sometime in 2027
*1 Technical Rescue Trailer
And as an
Let's keep all the Firefights and Emergency crews in our thoughts and prayers tonight as they are battling a Large Mountain Fire in Morgan County WV. Frederick Co MD crews are on scene also. Many stations are left empty tonight, a sad sight for first responders.
#BreakingNews
@alanhenney
@puily7
@ferdinandmunro
Society just does not comprehend that if you hate Police so much, DON'T BREAK THE LAW AND THEY WILL LEAVE YOU ALONE. Don't give them a reason to be interested in you. Such a simple concept yet no one has enough common sense to understand that. They want to go home alive too.
It has become apparent that I need to address this. MCFW does not do this for money. We have never asked for any donations or tips. I work a full time job and, being in public safety I work A LOT. Or I would be on the streets reporting. I do this for the good of the public, not
I decided to take a little time off recently. With working a full time job and in the process of moving into a new house I just dont have as much time to commit to this as I like. After all, this is all volunteer I do not get paid for this. Ill try to get back into it tonight!
Two separate victims at two separate locations, Mills Choice and Smooth Stone is the second location. Police and Fire/Rescue on scene.
@MoCoPGNews
has additional info.
Ahhh. The 2016 snow storm, what a great time. These photos were taken only half way through the event. Ended up with over 3 feet of snow.
We need another one like this
(This was 2016 camera quality, not the 4K stuff we have today)
Alright! The moment we've been waiting for: Last call of 2021 - PE716 for an Outside Fire/ First call of 2022 - A724 for Medical Emergency, came in right at midnight. Company 18 and 5 with the first "Fire" Call of 2022 - Smoke inside building. With that good night, Happy NewYear!
Soooo, this is likely not going to be an active incident. Caller states he was shot in the penis three days ago, and it is now broken.... do with this as you please
I am a firm believer that driving with your hazards on should be a citable offense. Unless there is a major collision ahead or a sinkhole in the road.
I say this every year. Snow and rain does not justify driving with your hazards on, it only causes more of a distraction to
Four years and many key strokes later, 2k mark has been hit. It is just mind blowing how quickly this page grew in just the past year. Thank you everyone for all your support for the small media pages like this one! I will always strive to give you all the highest quality news!
ABBREVIATIONS
A "P" SIGNIFIES A PARAMEDIC IS ONBOARD
E: ENGINE
AT: AERIAL TOWER
T: TRUCK
RS: RESCUE SQUAD
UT: UTILITY
BT: BOAT
SA: SAFETY OFFICER
BC: BATT CHIEF
C: CHIEF
K: CAR
W: TANKER
CT: CANTEEN
MAU: AIR UNIT
SW: SWIFT WATER ( BOAT)
SU: SUPPORT UNIT
A: AMBULANCE
M: MEDIC
Armed Foot Pursuit in Rockville. Black male armed with a gun ran from police after attempting to break into mailboxes. Last seen running towards Frederick Rd.
Just finished counting all the Wires/Trees down for the Six o'clock hour. Roughly 55 calls JUST for wires and trees in one hour, and take into account all the other calls that come in during the evening; Wrecks, outside fires, and medical emergencies.
#MCFRS
is working very hard
I'm going to throw myself under the bus for a minute. You still have a few days to get new tires if yours look anything like the ones on the left. If you don't have the funds to get a full new set, at least replace your drive (the ones that spin when you hit the gas) tires. If
@MoCoPGNews
@Al_Drago
No matter where you go and what you do with the page. We will always be here for you! I wish you the best of luck on what ever you decide to do. I guess my workload just got bigger. I’ll do my best and maybe someday this page will be as good as yours! Take care and God bless you!
This week is off to a great start, last night a gentleman had a vendetta against a Medic unit and tonight an unhappy tenant pouring gas in his apartment. Lets see what the rest of the week has in store for us. 🙃
#mcfrs
ECC is operating under Condition Red. All units have been ordered to return to quarters unless on a call.
Reasoning is unknown, we do not have the authority to make guesses.
It's almost New Years, and anyone that has been with us for more than a year knows what that means. The Annual poll for which station gets the first call of the New Year.
2023 Stats:
Last of 2022: PE722,A722
FIRST OF 2023: PE734, T734
Now is your opportunity to participate.
No longer any Fire/Rescue needs. Units will start to head back home shortly. This is an amazing training moment for not only the Probies but every firefighter.
Both patients have been rescued and are safely on the ground. This is a once in a career call. Huge props to
@mcfrs
and Pepco for properly strategizing this.
#MoCo
**FATAL CRASH** Tow vehicles involving a red truck and a green tesla. One person transported in serious condition, another is unfortunately deceased. Crash is now a crime scene.
SPECIAL ALERT: Montgomery County ECC is operating under Condition Red. CAD and MDC's are down. Units will make all states changes verbally. All dispatches will be verbal.
MAYDAY has been declared. Partial collapse of the house, still working fire.
FIRE TASK FORCE * PE703, E753, T725, A708, CT717, MAU733, EMS703
@RockvilleVFD
C703B with command.
Not a single green road on the maps. Also, dont be like this guy driving with the hazards on. WE ALL KNOW IT'S SNOWING. Having them on only brings more distraction and glare for more motorists. If you have a problem, pull over OFF THE ROAD.
I apologize for the lack of coverage for the past couple days. I’ve been down with the flu so I’ve been sleeping all day, things should be back to normal in the next couple days. ❤️
#KENSINGTON
* SIGNAL 3 - F/R RESPONSE - FIRE/RESCUE IN DANGER * CONNECTICUT AVE / BALTIMORE ST * E705, A705B, A742C, PE707, BC702, SA700
E705, A705B ran a medical call at the location. The driver became combative towards crews. No one sustained any injuries.