2009 News Releases

December

Montgomery County Firefighters Participate in National Study for Improved Safety Standards for Firefighters (December 15, 2009)

November

Public Hearing on Draft Fire-Rescue Master Plan (November 23, 2009)
Cold Weather is Here - Area Fire Departments Are Busy (November 13, 2009)

October

Put a Finger On It! Change Your Clock, Check Your Smoke Alarms and Batteries (October 29, 2009)
Have a Safe and Spook-tacular Halloween (October 28, 2009)
Community Service Day (October 22, 2009)
Open Houses throughout the County (October 1, 2009)

August

Early Morning Damascus Fires - Investigators Seek Information (August 20, 2009)

May

Be Safe with Grills (May 31, 2009)
Pool Safety (May 31, 2009)
Dangerous Waters (May 15, 2009)

April

Leggett Names Interim Chief Bowers To Fire Chief Role (April 21, 2009)
9-1-1 - The Vital Link (April 14, 2009)

March

Valor Awards to be Presented at Annual Public Safety Ceremony (March 18, 2009)
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service Emergency Medical Services Revenue Recovery Plan Directly Supports Emergency Service Delivery (March 16, 2009)
Public Safety Valor Awards (March 16, 2009)
Prevent Fires - Save Lives - Here's How (March 14, 2009)
Grand Opening - New Fire/Rescue Station in Germantown Area (March 10, 2009)
Grand Opening: (West) Germantown - Kingsview Fire Station #22 (March 10, 2009)
Put a Finger On It! (March 6, 2009)
Safety In Our Neighborhoods (March 5, 2009)
Montgomery County Fire Fighters "Spring into Action" to Get Residents Ready (March 4, 2009)
Change Your Clock, Change Your Battery (March 3, 2009)

February

Safety In Our Neighborhoods (February 25, 2009)
Fire Chief and County Executive to Recognize Everyday Heroes (February 10, 2009)
Community and Local Business Groups Sponsor Reception Honoring River Road ‘Swiftwater Rescue” Responders (February 5, 2009)
Firefighting Crew Sizes, Resource Allocations and an Occupant’s Ability to Survive (February 02, 2009)

January

Safety In Our Neighborhoods (January 23, 2009)
Ice Safety Demonstration (January 23, 2009)
Ice & Cold Weather Safety Tips (January 23, 2009)
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Assists with 56th Inaugural of the President of the United States (January 22, 2009)
Winter is Here – Area Fire Departments Are Busy (January 17, 2009)
Safety In Our Neighborhood (January 14, 2009)
Responding to Emergencies can be Difficult in Frigid Weather (January 13, 2009)
Safety in Our Neighborhoods (January 7, 2009)
Fire Chief and County Executive to Recognize Swiftwater Rescue Team Efforts (January 6, 2009)
Deadly week or two …simple safety tips for family fire safety! (January 6, 2009)
Prevent Fires – Save Lives – Here’s How (January 5, 2009)