Congrats to Tech. Gibbins on being cleared as an engine operator and Tech. Hill on being cleared as a Hazmat operator. Job well done guys. … [Read more...]

Crews drilled today on clearing future drivers. Drivers in training had to supply and pump AT751 for a defensive attack scenario. … [Read more...]

Crews trained today on Technical Rope Rescue systems. … [Read more...]

Crews went out today to do some review on engine company operations training with stand pipe evolution. … [Read more...]

Congrats to Danny McMahon on his promotion from Master Fire Fighter to Captain. … [Read more...]

A751 and E751 Attended the Annual Children's Inn Trunk or Treat with our spooky EMS unit. Along with NIH PD the crews handed out candy and gift bags to many smiling kids who stopped by to see us. … [Read more...]

AT751 responded to the IL495 near Rockville Pike for the Auto Fire. Crews AOS with a vehicle on fire. AT751 positioned as a blocking unit shutting down all of the Inner Loop. Crew assisted PE720. … [Read more...]

C751B, HM751, E751 and A751 responded to building 10 on NIH for the hazardous chemical spill inside a lab. C751B established command. E751 acted as the recon group. HM751 was the entry team. A751 medical group. Crews contained the spill and mitigated the hazard. … [Read more...]

AT751 responded to the 6000Blk of Wilmett Rd in Bethesda for the reported Electrocution. Enroute MCFRS ECC updated the call to a cardiac arrest with technical rescue. MCFRS TRT was started. AT751 arrived on scene first to find a construction worker was electrocuted and had fallen … [Read more...]

AT751 responded to the 7600 block of Persimmon Tree Lane for the upgraded working house fire. … [Read more...]

NIHFD went out to show support to BCC Rescue during their annual open house. Crew gave tours of AT751 to the surrounding community members. … [Read more...]

Congratulations to Technicians Connell, Bird, Alspaugh, McDonald and Wright for becoming Tower Driver/Operators. These guys have spent several months training on Aerial Ladder Ops. consisting of ground ladders, rope rescue, defensive attack procedures, metro rail incidents, … [Read more...]

Tech. Hill was cleared today as an Engine Operator after completing his required training. Engine operators have to complete hours of training covering items from water supply, fire attack pumping and supplying aerial devices. Once ready each person must pass a written test along … [Read more...]

Today crews began training on the new lightweight battery powered tools. These will be placed on the new AT751 once delivery is taken. Always good to have another tool for the tool box when a unique incident may occur. … [Read more...]

AT751 responded to the 4100 Block of Howard Ave for the commercial building fire. AT751 was alerted as the RID truck once units arrived on scene and advised they had a working fire. Photo Credit @mcfrsPIO … [Read more...]