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#WednesdayThoughts 🔥 Thinking about volunteering? Visit our website to learn more about joining KVFD. kvfd.org/learn-more-abo…

ICYMI @MontgomeryCoMD @mcfrs Fire Chief Scott Goldstein selected as Fire Chief Cowlitz 2 Fire & Rescue, Kelso, WA & announces his retirement from Montgomery County Fire Rescue Service after 32 years of service - Congratulations & Best Wishes to you & the Goldstein family

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 & kinda warm 4/5 Sunset 735p Plan ahead, other nice Trail options @MontgomeryCoMD

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service Fire Chief Scott Goldstein Retiring After 31 Years with MCFRS www2.montgomerycountymd.gov/mcgportalapps/…

Montgomery County has activated a Hypothermia Alert for extreme cold for Thurs 3/30/2023 from 4am until 10am. Expect the wind chill to be below 32 deg. Wear layers and take extra precautions if you spend significant time outdoors: bit.ly/2JdmQ3C #MDwx

Is there something in the air in Montgomery County? Apparently there is. Our department is getting multiple calls for smoke in the area. It just might be from a very large fire in North Carolina. Fire departments in the DMV getting the same reports. @mcfrsPIO @mcfrs @MCFRSNews

If you asked me when I was younger to list 50 things I would be doing in my 40s, driving an ambulance, frequently pulling near all-nighters, and volunteering as an EMT would not have been on there." #WomensHistoryMonth #womeninems Read more: bccrs.org/bccrs-celebrat…

"I volunteer because I want to be able to help the community I grew up in." Iana Sahadzic joined @BCCRS as a high school student. Now she is a lieutenant and paramedic. Learn more about the women who volunteer @BCCRS as we celebrate #WomensHistoryMonth. bccrs.org/bccrs-celebrat…

Are you pursuing a career in medicine? Hands-on experience as a volunteer EMT could help you get your foot in the door. Visit our website to learn more about the benefits of joining KVFD, including our live-in and tuition assistance programs: kvfd.org/learn-more-abo…

Great work to all involved!

"I volunteer to get out from behind my desk, and be part of a team with 'hands-on' impact in my community." -Liza Wilson Durant Learn more about Liza and some of the other women who volunteer @BCCRS as we celebrate #WomensHistoryMonth. bccrs.org/bccrs-celebrat…

Volunteer Opportunities in MoCo, @MontgomeryCoMD MD - Do You Want To Serve Your Community? Poolesville, Damascus, Silver Spring, Rockville, Kensington, Hillandale, Bethesda-Chevy Chase, Wheaton, Cabin John… Learn How to volunteer w/ @mcvfra @mcfrs SEE: ht.ly/KCufv

Volunteer Opportunities in MoCo, @MontgomeryCoMD MD - Do You Want To Serve Your Community? Poolesville, Damascus, Silver Spring, Rockville, Kensington, Hillandale, Bethesda-Chevy Chase, Wheaton, Cabin John… Learn How to volunteer w/ @mcvfra @mcfrs SEE: ht.ly/KCufv

🔋Lithium Battery Safety 101 @MontgomeryCoMD amount & use of Lithium Ion batteries is growing much faster than most people's knowledge of their fire safety. Here's your ‘one-minute’ read. #DYK @mcfrs has responded to several recent fires/explosions associated w/ batteries

Firefighting and emergency response are stressful jobs with high levels of risk and unpredictability. When it gets to be too much, the NVFC First Responder Helpline is here for you. nvfc.org/helpline/

The holiday season means candles. But don’t let joy become tragedy by using them carelessly. Here are a few ways to keep your home candle safe. #DCFireSAFE #DCsBravest

NWS has issued a wind chill advisory for Montgomery County from 4 pm, 12/23/2022, until 10 am, 12/24/2022. High winds and freezing temperatures are expected. More information: bit.ly/3VhqZqA

🔋Lithium Battery Safety 101 @MontgomeryCoMD amount & use of Lithium Ion batteries is growing much faster than most people's knowledge of their fire safety. Here's your ‘one-minute’ read. #DYK @mcfrs has responded to several recent fires/explosions associated w/ batteries

Are you traveling for the holidays? It's going to be a cold weekend! Get your car emergency kit ready for winter with our checklist: bit.ly/2PePdjG Don't let 🚗car troubles,🚧road closures or❄️weather take you by surprise. Wherever you travel, always be prepared #MoCo