News - Bethesda Fire Department

Jun 28 2020

Chief Victor H. Esch’s Actions April 15, 2020.

On the morning of April 15, 2020, Chief Victor Esch of the Bethesda Fire Department distinguished himself for outstanding courage and dedication to duty. At 11:11, an alarm was sounded for a large house on fire in the 12600 block of Glen Rd, Potomac, MD. Long-time Potomac resident and former…

Jun 24 2020

BFD’s Firefighters Make Special Day More Special For Local Youth

Story from proud Grandmother Jean Piacenza “Everett started to get interested in fire trucks this past winter when his grown-up friend Jon, a volunteer firefighter in New Jersey, let him get up close to one. He learned the words quickly, and always got big-eyed whenever one would drive by. Since Everett and his…

Jun 18 2020

BFD EMT Heroic Actions Above & Beyond

On December 1, 2019, Brendan Esch of the Bethesda Fire Department and two friends, were returning to Indiana University after the Thanksgiving holiday break. Around 12;30 p.m. while traveling on I-68, near the LaVale, Maryland exit, visibility rapidly decreased as a result of heavy fog. As visibility neared zero and…

Apr 11 2020

Montgomery County Updates Information on Face Covering Requirement; Health Order Goes into Effect April 13

For Immediate Release: Friday, April 10, 2020 Montgomery County officials today offered additional information on a new health order which begins Monday, April 13, requiring shoppers wear a face covering while shopping at grocery stores, pharmacies, farmers markets and big box retailers. The order is aimed at protecting shoppers and…

Dec 22 2019

Bethesda FD’s Santa Makes Multiple Stops in the Community

We’ve been busy in the run-up to the holidays, making multiple stops in the community to spread joy and good cheer.

Dec 19 2019

Chief Gaddis Retires After 22+ Years of Service

Bethesda Fire Department honors Chief Gaddis on retirement after serving Bethesda for over 22 years

Nov 27 2019

State Fire Marshals Encourages Marylanders To Enjoy The Holidays Safely

Review the tips below that are relevant to your family celebrations this holiday season, courtesy of the National Fire Protection Association.

Sep 28 2019

Bethesda Fire Department Open House

Come on over to Station 6 for a day of firehouse fun!

Aug 22 2019

September Career Fair 2019

Come join us at our first career fair of the semester. During this time, you will learn more about BFD and how we save lives! If you have any interest in volunteering as an EMT, Firefighter, or Paramedic in Montgomery County, you won’t want to miss this career fair. The…

Mar 01 2019

Staying Current on Our Training

Never a dull moment at station 6! Our Tuesday crew worked on their ventilation and cot training. This is one of the many training sessions we do throughout the year.