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Dangerous time of year for area residents & busy time for @MontgomeryCoMD local area FFs (cool nights/heating, cooking)..SEE @mcfrs Safety First montgomerycountymd.gov/montgomery-cou… Cooking, Heating, electrical, Fireplace Ashes Check Smoke Alarms & Close Doors closeYourdoor.org
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In the program’s 10th year @iafc International Association of Fire Chiefs International Fellowship program is partnering with @mcfrs Montgomery County Fire Rescue Service iafc.org/learn-and-deve…
International Association of Fire Chiefs @IAFC International Fellowship Program in conjunction with Saudi Aramco Fire Protection Department places firefighters alongside American FFs, including @mcfrs participate in operations & training learning U.S. fire-service practices
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Milestone @MontgomeryCoMD whole blood transfusion program began in 8/24 & has SAVED LIVES! Since inception medics @MCFRS_EMIHS have transfused >200 units of ‘whole blood’ to ~150 patients in the ‘field’, doubling projected uses. ALL @MCFRS_EMIHS Duty Officers now carry blood
Montgomery County Fire Rescue Service @mcfrs saving lives with ‘new’ Whole Blood Transfusion Program @MontgomeryCoMD SEE: mcfrs.blogspot.com/2024/12/montgo… WATCH: youtube.com/live/zqvM3BBXV…
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Alfaro Memorial Blood Drive coming up in 2 weeks Oct. 25th Public Safety Training Academy Please Give🩸blood, Sign Up HERE: bit.ly/4zPWOMo
Give Blood @MontgomeryCoMD Save Lives!! NOTE: @MCFRS_EMIHS ‘Whole Blood Transfusion’ program relies on people donating blood
Give Blood @MontgomeryCoMD Save Lives!! NOTE: @MCFRS_EMIHS ‘Whole Blood Transfusion’ program relies on people donating blood
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It’s legendary! @MontgomeryCoMD Every day & especially During Fire Prevention Month @mcfrs FFs believe that successful firefighting is as much about prevention & education as emergency response. Schedule FREE home safety evaluation w/ FFs SEE: montgomerycountymd.gov/montgomery-cou…
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Coming up November 5-6, 2026
@MFRI_UMD @MontgomeryCoMD
@mcfrs Community Risk Intelligence
For more info: strategicfire.org/crr-training/c…
@MFRI_UMD @MontgomeryCoMD
@mcfrs Community Risk Intelligence
For more info: strategicfire.org/crr-training/c…
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Join our 2026 Critical Thinking Academy cohort! CTA introduces core critical thinking skills and provides supportive feedback to participants as they build new competencies and strengths. Learn more and sign up today.
ow.ly/C6Wp50XVcEL
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Hiking Trails of Great Falls, MD ….
Know before you go - BTW Billy Goat Trail A is not suitable for everyone. There are lots of other trail options. @COcanalNPS @MontgomeryCoMD
Know before you go - BTW Billy Goat Trail A is not suitable for everyone. There are lots of other trail options. @COcanalNPS @MontgomeryCoMD
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 & can be treacherous Sunset 632p Plan ahead, other nice Trail options @MontgomeryCoMD
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Coming Up Friday, Novrmber 13, 2026
@mcfrs @MontgomeryCoMD
More info: IAFC.org/events
Hosted by @mcfrs
@mcfrs @MontgomeryCoMD
More info: IAFC.org/events
Hosted by @mcfrs
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Available Soon - @IAFC @IAFC_VCOS Critical Thinking Academy 2027 (COHORT#3) Washington, D. C. Area - Montgomery County Fire & Rescue @MontgomeryCoMD @mcfrs
‘27 Academy sessions ….
•January 23 - 24
•March 13 - 14
•June 5 - 6
More info: iafc.org/about-iafc/sec…
‘27 Academy sessions ….
•January 23 - 24
•March 13 - 14
•June 5 - 6
More info: iafc.org/about-iafc/sec…
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pete piringer retweeted
.@mcfrs is a learning organization. Check out this 2-day program for women (& men) in public safety & public service. ‘LEADING WITH TRUST’ a practical, relationship-centered leadership course (not traditional command-&-control program). @mcfrs Can Notice, Can Relate, Can Adapt”
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Science to Station ….@mcfrs @MontgomeryCoMD Public Safety Training Academy hosted @IAFC International Association of Fire Chiefs & IDEX Corp while participating in ‘attack’ (hose) line ‘flow’ testing to collect data to help guide future FF safety polices & equipment development
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Type O donors: We need you to help meet patient needs! O+ is the most transfused blood type & can be used by patients of any Rh-positive blood type. O- is the universal blood type & is often used in emergencies. Don't wait. Please Give🩸blood,
Sign Up: bit.ly/4zPWOMo
Sign Up: bit.ly/4zPWOMo
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The @IAFC International Association of Fire Chiefs - International Fellowship Program (IFP) is a 6-month initiative that embeds international firefighters from partners like Saudi Aramco with @MontgomeryCoMD @mcfrs @IAFC @THEMETROCHIEFS
International Association of Fire Chiefs @iafc International Fellowship Program in conjunction with Saudi Aramco Fire Protection involves Saudi & @mcfrs firefighters participating in operations & training learning U.S. & Int’l fire service practices iafc.org/learn-and-deve…
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Decorating for #Halloween & going out to trick or treat? See simple @mcfrs safety tips to keep you safe & have fun! 🎃Halloween Safety Tips: montgomerycountymd.gov/montgomery-cou…
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20th Anniversary @MontgomeryCoMD
🚨Annual Blood Drive🩸in memory @mcfrs Montgomery County, MD Firefighters father & son Carlos Alfaro, Sr & Carlos Alfaro, Jr …. Give Blood 🩸 on Sunday, October 25, 2026
Sign Up: bit.ly/4zPWOMo
🚨Annual Blood Drive🩸in memory @mcfrs Montgomery County, MD Firefighters father & son Carlos Alfaro, Sr & Carlos Alfaro, Jr …. Give Blood 🩸 on Sunday, October 25, 2026
Sign Up: bit.ly/4zPWOMo
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pete piringer retweeted
Blood Drive @MontgomeryCoMD Sunday, October 25, 2026 from 8a-2p
@mcfrs @MCFRS_EMIHS @InovaHealth @MoCoDHHS @mcvfra
@mcfrs @MCFRS_EMIHS @InovaHealth @MoCoDHHS @mcvfra
20th Anniversary @MontgomeryCoMD
🚨Annual Blood Drive🩸in memory @mcfrs Montgomery County, MD Firefighters father & son Carlos Alfaro, Sr & Carlos Alfaro, Jr …. Give Blood 🩸 on Sunday, October 25, 2026
Sign Up: bit.ly/4zPWOMo
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