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We save to Montgomery County taxpayers more than $23 million in salary and benefit costs each year. See report at:  http://www.mcvfra.org/doc_files/Report.pdf 


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A Winter Residential Building Fires
Washington, DC - Citing recent fires in Pennsylvania and Florida which claimed the lives of nine children and one adult and may have been caused by space heaters, the United States Fire Administration (USFA) and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) announced a jointly sponsored special initiative, "Put a Freeze on Winter Fires." USFA and NFPA want to remind everyone that fire safety and prevention are especially important in the coming months.

Bethesda Fire Department is here to help!
House Fire in Aspen Hill Injures Residents, Firefighters Husband and wife longtime residents. By Tracee Wilkins | Thursday, Nov 3, 2011

Firing up the Grill? Keep these Safety Tips in Mind
It’s that time of year again -- with summer fast approaching, residents will be firing up their grills and the last thing on many minds is probably safety, right? Well, it shouldn’t be according to Fire Chief Richie Bowers. Firefighters responded to a serious grill fire this past weekend that remains under investigation with the homeowner was transported to a local hospital and currently recovering from 1st and 2nd degree burns sustained in the fire. Every year, thousands of homes catch fire because of inproper use of grills and the Chief wants to remind residents that preparation is the key to staying safe when using grills this season.

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Montgomery County Volunteer Fire and Rescue Association
The Montgomery County Volunteer Fire and Rescue Association (MCVFRA) is made up of the 19 separate, independent, fire and rescue corporations in Montgomery County Maryland. The MCVFRA has numerous committees that address issues associated with the betterment of the fire and rescue service in Montgomery County. The MCVFRA also will comment and recommend to the Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Commission any changes which will better the delivery of fire and rescue service to the citizens of Montgomery County. Each member department has their President and Chief and (1) alternate elected or appointed to serve the MCVFRA. The MCVFRA meets on the third Thursday of each month at a member hosting department. Each meeting night will start with a meal at 6:30 p.m. with the business meeting immediately afterward.

New Report Shows Fire/Rescue Volunteers Save Montgomery County Tens of Millions of Dollars Anually -
A new report shows that highly trained and skilled volunteer firefighters, EMTs and paramedics save Montgomery County taxpayers more than $23 million in salary and benefit costs each year, while the local volunteer fire and rescue departments save millions of additional dollars through the purchase of vehicles and equipment and the use of fire stations that are owned by the Departments. "This report demonstrates how fire and rescue volunteers are essential to providing cost-effective public safety in Montgomery County," said Marcine D. Goodloe, President of the Montgomery County Volunteer Fire-Rescue Association, which compiled the report. "Without the commitment and service of volunteers, County taxpayers would pay tens of millions of dollars in additional taxes or the level of fire/rescue service would need to be drastically reduced," Goodloe added.

The Bethesda-Chevy Chase Rescue Squad, Inc.
Bethesda-Chevy Chase Rescue Squad (BCCRS) is a philanthropically operated, community supported organization that provides the highest level of fire, rescue, and ambulance service for the communities of Bethesda, Chevy Chase, and Upper Northwest Washington, D.C. BCCRS provides its services at no cost to the recipient and is dedicated to using the utmost care, professionalism, and ethics.

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