PIOPete's profile picture. Chief Spokesperson, Montgomery County (MD) Fire & Rescue;  President of College Park VFD. IAFC PIO. Worked for DC, State of MD, Montgomery, PG & Laurel, MD.

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Chief Spokesperson, Montgomery County (MD) Fire & Rescue; President of College Park VFD. IAFC PIO. Worked for DC, State of MD, Montgomery, PG & Laurel, MD.

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ATTENTION MOTORING PUBLIC: It's likely drivers will encounter EMERGENCY VEHICLES in your travels..SLOW DOWN & MOVE OVER approaching Emergency Fire/Rescue/EMS /PD/Tow Vehicles @mcfrs *Hear Us, *See Us, *Clear for Us! SEE: ht.ly/JCY93 Give Full Attention SLOW DOWN

mcfrsPIO's tweet image. ATTENTION MOTORING PUBLIC: It's likely drivers will encounter EMERGENCY VEHICLES in your travels..SLOW DOWN & MOVE OVER approaching Emergency Fire/Rescue/EMS /PD/Tow Vehicles @mcfrs *Hear Us, *See Us, *Clear for Us! SEE: ht.ly/JCY93 Give Full Attention SLOW DOWN
mcfrsPIO's tweet image. ATTENTION MOTORING PUBLIC: It's likely drivers will encounter EMERGENCY VEHICLES in your travels..SLOW DOWN & MOVE OVER approaching Emergency Fire/Rescue/EMS /PD/Tow Vehicles @mcfrs *Hear Us, *See Us, *Clear for Us! SEE: ht.ly/JCY93 Give Full Attention SLOW DOWN
mcfrsPIO's tweet image. ATTENTION MOTORING PUBLIC: It's likely drivers will encounter EMERGENCY VEHICLES in your travels..SLOW DOWN & MOVE OVER approaching Emergency Fire/Rescue/EMS /PD/Tow Vehicles @mcfrs *Hear Us, *See Us, *Clear for Us! SEE: ht.ly/JCY93 Give Full Attention SLOW DOWN
mcfrsPIO's tweet image. ATTENTION MOTORING PUBLIC: It's likely drivers will encounter EMERGENCY VEHICLES in your travels..SLOW DOWN & MOVE OVER approaching Emergency Fire/Rescue/EMS /PD/Tow Vehicles @mcfrs *Hear Us, *See Us, *Clear for Us! SEE: ht.ly/JCY93 Give Full Attention SLOW DOWN

The IAFC offers gratitude to our nation’s traffic incident responders who put themselves in harm’s way to keep all road users safe. And we remind every responder and road user, Safety Starts With You –Slow Down and Move Over. buff.ly/jZ6rnhZ

IAFC's tweet image. The IAFC offers gratitude to our nation’s traffic incident responders who put themselves in harm’s way to keep all road users safe. And we remind every responder and road user, Safety Starts With You –Slow Down and Move Over. buff.ly/jZ6rnhZ


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The latest issue of iCHIEFS is available for free at buff.ly/tlCPmTi. It features messages from IAFC leaders, articles on technology, recruitment and retention strategies, and transforming professional training into higher education, along with an update on progress in DC

IAFC's tweet image. The latest issue of iCHIEFS is available for free at buff.ly/tlCPmTi. It features messages from IAFC leaders, articles on technology, recruitment and retention strategies, and transforming professional training into higher education, along with an update on progress in DC

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TSI is all about real, interactive workshops. Learn to map data, build a simple AI agent, use AI in daily work, and talk openly about trust in new tools. See the full schedule for details. buff.ly/ghDVgvb

IAFC's tweet image. TSI is all about real, interactive workshops. 

Learn to map data, build a simple AI agent, use AI in daily work, and talk openly about trust in new tools. See the full schedule for details.  buff.ly/ghDVgvb

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The IAFC offers gratitude to our nation’s traffic incident responders who put themselves in harm’s way to keep all road users safe. And we remind every responder and road user, Safety Starts With You –Slow Down and Move Over. buff.ly/jZ6rnhZ

IAFC's tweet image. The IAFC offers gratitude to our nation’s traffic incident responders who put themselves in harm’s way to keep all road users safe. And we remind every responder and road user, Safety Starts With You –Slow Down and Move Over. buff.ly/jZ6rnhZ

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The FEMA GO platform [go.fema.gov] is back up and running. Fire departments have until Nov. 24th to indicate their acceptance of their Fiscal Year 2024 AFG, FP&S, or SAFER awards. If your department was awarded one of these awards, use the FEMA GO platform to accept.

IAFC's tweet image. The FEMA GO platform [go.fema.gov] is back up and running. Fire departments have until Nov. 24th to indicate their acceptance of their Fiscal Year 2024 AFG, FP&S, or SAFER awards. If your department was awarded one of these awards, use the FEMA GO platform to accept.

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Academia & Research is taking center stage at TSI this year. We’re excited to host 8 universities as they share how research is shaping the future of the fire service. Make sure to register today: buff.ly/j2R5eAb

IAFC's tweet image. Academia & Research is taking center stage at TSI this year.

We’re excited to host 8 universities as they share how research is shaping the future of the fire service.

Make sure to register today: buff.ly/j2R5eAb

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🪴Is dirt flammable? Potting soil is not dirt. Many people don’t think of potted plants as fire hazards which may be why smokers try to extinguish their butts in the pots. #DYK potting soil is packed w/ flammable materials that can easily ignite? The last thing to add, That lit🚬

mcfrsPIO's tweet image. 🪴Is dirt flammable?
Potting soil is not dirt. Many people don’t think of potted plants as fire hazards which may be why smokers try to extinguish their butts in the pots. #DYK potting soil is packed w/ flammable materials that can easily ignite? The last thing to add, That lit🚬

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ATTENTION MOTORING PUBLIC: It's likely drivers will encounter EMERGENCY VEHICLES in your travels..SLOW DOWN & MOVE OVER approaching Emergency Fire/Rescue/EMS /PD/Tow Vehicles @mcfrs *Hear Us, *See Us, *Clear for Us! SEE: ht.ly/JCY93 Give Full Attention SLOW DOWN

mcfrsPIO's tweet image. ATTENTION MOTORING PUBLIC: It's likely drivers will encounter EMERGENCY VEHICLES in your travels..SLOW DOWN & MOVE OVER approaching Emergency Fire/Rescue/EMS /PD/Tow Vehicles @mcfrs *Hear Us, *See Us, *Clear for Us! SEE: ht.ly/JCY93 Give Full Attention SLOW DOWN
mcfrsPIO's tweet image. ATTENTION MOTORING PUBLIC: It's likely drivers will encounter EMERGENCY VEHICLES in your travels..SLOW DOWN & MOVE OVER approaching Emergency Fire/Rescue/EMS /PD/Tow Vehicles @mcfrs *Hear Us, *See Us, *Clear for Us! SEE: ht.ly/JCY93 Give Full Attention SLOW DOWN
mcfrsPIO's tweet image. ATTENTION MOTORING PUBLIC: It's likely drivers will encounter EMERGENCY VEHICLES in your travels..SLOW DOWN & MOVE OVER approaching Emergency Fire/Rescue/EMS /PD/Tow Vehicles @mcfrs *Hear Us, *See Us, *Clear for Us! SEE: ht.ly/JCY93 Give Full Attention SLOW DOWN
mcfrsPIO's tweet image. ATTENTION MOTORING PUBLIC: It's likely drivers will encounter EMERGENCY VEHICLES in your travels..SLOW DOWN & MOVE OVER approaching Emergency Fire/Rescue/EMS /PD/Tow Vehicles @mcfrs *Hear Us, *See Us, *Clear for Us! SEE: ht.ly/JCY93 Give Full Attention SLOW DOWN

🚨 This week marks the start of Crash Responder Safety Week. 🚨 Safety starts with you. SLOW DOWN and MOVE OVER when approaching any crash responder – it’s the law. Let’s make sure all crash responders get home safely each and every day. Learn more: transportationops.org/TIM/CRSW

MDSHA's tweet image. 🚨 This week marks the start of Crash Responder Safety Week. 🚨

Safety starts with you. SLOW DOWN and MOVE OVER when approaching any crash responder – it’s the law. Let’s make sure all crash responders get home safely each and every day.

Learn more: transportationops.org/TIM/CRSW


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Trust us. Leaves are combustible & WILL burn. Parking a hot/running vehicle could ignite the leaves below resulting in a fire that could destroy your vehicle. Be smart where you park and if you're raking - follow #MoCo guidelines. For 🍂pickup schedule: bit.ly/2OgvWxr

mcfrsPIO's tweet image. Trust us. Leaves are combustible & WILL burn. Parking a hot/running vehicle could ignite the leaves below resulting in a fire that could destroy your vehicle. Be smart where you park and if you're raking - follow #MoCo guidelines.
For 🍂pickup schedule: bit.ly/2OgvWxr
mcfrsPIO's tweet image. Trust us. Leaves are combustible & WILL burn. Parking a hot/running vehicle could ignite the leaves below resulting in a fire that could destroy your vehicle. Be smart where you park and if you're raking - follow #MoCo guidelines.
For 🍂pickup schedule: bit.ly/2OgvWxr

🍂 Leaf vacuum collection is underway! This service is for designated watershed areas and helps protect local waterways from clogged drains and runoff. Check if your neighborhood is included and see collection dates here: ow.ly/mZzl50XsS0O

MontgomeryCoMD's tweet image. 🍂 Leaf vacuum collection is underway!

This service is for designated watershed areas and helps protect local waterways from clogged drains and runoff. Check if your neighborhood is included and see collection dates here: ow.ly/mZzl50XsS0O


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Protect your dynasty. Think before you fry @MontgomeryCoMD WATCH ‘Turkey Fryer Safety’ w/ Si & Jase youtube.com/watch?v=ZNPNay… OR SEE: for real @StateFarm safety tips HERE: bit.ly/2u0xdDc Don’t meet @mcfrs firefighters by accident this Thanksgiving

It's getting to be that time of year again - when we stress how important it is to be careful when cooking your turkey. Deep fried this year? Plan accordingly & Please don't deep fry your house. 📺What NOT to do when deep frying your turkey ➡️ bit.ly/2O9ideS

mcfrsPIO's tweet image. It's getting to be that time of year again - when we stress how important it is to be careful when cooking your turkey. Deep fried this year? Plan accordingly & Please don't deep fry your house. 
 
📺What NOT to do when deep frying your turkey ➡️ bit.ly/2O9ideS


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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/mcfrs-info/tip… Cooking, Heating, electrical, Fireplace Ashes Check Smoke Alarms & Close Doors closeYourdoor.org

mcfrsPIO's tweet image. Dangerous time of year for area residents & busy time for @MontgomeryCoMD local area FFs (cool nights/heating, cooking)..SEE @mcfrs Safety First montgomerycountymd.gov/mcfrs-info/tip… Cooking, Heating, electrical, Fireplace  Ashes Check Smoke Alarms & Close Doors closeYourdoor.org

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#DYK that unattended cooking is the #1 cause of home fires? It isn’t possible to safely cook in your kitchen if you’re NOT IN the kitchen. For the safety of your family & your home, stand by your pan & clear anything that can burn away from the stove top. @mcfrs #home #BeSafe

mcfrsPIO's tweet image. #DYK that unattended cooking is the #1 cause of home fires? It isn’t possible to safely cook in your kitchen if you’re NOT IN the kitchen. 

For the safety of your family & your home, stand by your pan & clear anything that can burn away from the stove top. @mcfrs #home #BeSafe

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Regional Elevated Fire Danger CAUTION handling open flames or equip that create sparks. Dispose cigarette butts, matches & other flammable items into containers. Keep vehicles off dry grasses, dead leaves & other tree litter which could easily ignite & spread fire quickly

mcfrsPIO's tweet image. Regional Elevated Fire Danger CAUTION handling open flames or equip that create sparks. Dispose cigarette butts, matches & other flammable items into containers. Keep vehicles off dry grasses, dead leaves & other tree litter which could easily ignite & spread fire quickly

Be careful w/ open flames today Potential outdoor ELEVATED FIRE DANGER WEATHER in forecast, Fires can spread rapidly w/ dry conditions & winds Outside FIRE DANGER, If you see smoke/fire in brush/wooded areas, CALL 911. Sooner @mcfrs FFs can respond to contain fire, the better

mcfrsPIO's tweet image. Be careful w/ open flames today  Potential outdoor ELEVATED FIRE DANGER WEATHER in forecast, Fires can spread rapidly w/ dry conditions & winds Outside FIRE DANGER, If you see smoke/fire in brush/wooded areas, CALL 911. Sooner @mcfrs FFs can respond to contain fire, the better


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An Extreme Cold Alert has been issued for Montgomery County from 5 PM Mon, 11/10 to 1 PM Tues, 11/11. Expect the wind chill below 32 degrees F. Wear layers if you go outside. Take extra precautions if you spend significant time outdoors. More info: bit.ly/2JdmQ3C #MdWx

mcfrsPIO's tweet image. An Extreme Cold Alert has been issued for Montgomery County from 5 PM Mon, 11/10 to 1 PM Tues, 11/11. Expect the wind chill below 32 degrees F. Wear layers if you go outside. Take extra precautions if you spend significant time outdoors. More info: bit.ly/2JdmQ3C #MdWx

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🇺🇸 Montgomery County will observe Veterans Day (Nov. 11) with a holiday schedule. County offices, libraries & most services closed; recreation centers open; Ride On buses on holiday schedule. @mcfrs Fire/Rescue Stations staffed & ready to serve Details: ow.ly/jPTF50XovRj

mcfrsPIO's tweet image. 🇺🇸 Montgomery County will observe Veterans Day (Nov. 11) with a holiday schedule. County offices, libraries & most services closed; recreation centers open; Ride On buses on holiday schedule. @mcfrs Fire/Rescue Stations staffed & ready to serve 

Details: ow.ly/jPTF50XovRj
mcfrsPIO's tweet image. 🇺🇸 Montgomery County will observe Veterans Day (Nov. 11) with a holiday schedule. County offices, libraries & most services closed; recreation centers open; Ride On buses on holiday schedule. @mcfrs Fire/Rescue Stations staffed & ready to serve 

Details: ow.ly/jPTF50XovRj
mcfrsPIO's tweet image. 🇺🇸 Montgomery County will observe Veterans Day (Nov. 11) with a holiday schedule. County offices, libraries & most services closed; recreation centers open; Ride On buses on holiday schedule. @mcfrs Fire/Rescue Stations staffed & ready to serve 

Details: ow.ly/jPTF50XovRj

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MoCo Weather for Veterans Day Sunrise 647a (7a temp 27° feels like 11°) Mostly cloudy, gradually becoming sunny, high temp near 44° Breezy, W wind 14-21mph, gusts up to 40mph Tonite Sunset 457p Increasing clouds, low temp ~31° SW wind 5-11mph, with gusts as high as 21mph

mcfrsPIO's tweet image. MoCo Weather for Veterans Day Sunrise 647a (7a temp 27° feels like 11°) Mostly cloudy, gradually becoming sunny, high temp near 44° Breezy, W wind 14-21mph, gusts up to 40mph Tonite Sunset 457p Increasing clouds, low temp ~31° SW wind 5-11mph, with gusts as high as 21mph

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Today we pause to honor & thank all who have served our country, especially the veterans within @mcfrs. Your courage, dedication & sacrifice inspire us every day. Service is at the heart of what we do. We are deeply grateful for your service to our nation and to our community.🇺🇸

mcfrs's tweet image. Today we pause to honor & thank all who have served our country, especially the veterans within @mcfrs. Your courage, dedication & sacrifice inspire us every day.

Service is at the heart of what we do. We are deeply grateful for your service to our nation and to our community.🇺🇸

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🔌Space heaters need...space! While space heaters can be a quick way to warm up a chilly room, they come w/ a BIG warning label. #DYK space heater fires account for 4 out of 5 home heating fire deaths? Cold weather ahead. Stay @mcfrs safe SEE: bit.ly/3m5rGlg

mcfrsPIO's tweet image. 🔌Space heaters need...space!
While space heaters can be a quick way to warm up a chilly room, they come w/ a BIG warning label. #DYK space heater fires account for 4 out of 5 home heating fire deaths?

Cold weather ahead. Stay @mcfrs safe SEE: bit.ly/3m5rGlg

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Update - Streamview Ct, 3-level single-family house; working smoke alarms; occupants got out, FFs located 2 cats (ok); Origin/Cause, basement office, space heater malfunction/too close to combustibles (under desk); Damage est ~$50K; 2 adults, 2 cats displaced

mcfrsPIO's tweet image. Update - Streamview Ct, 3-level single-family house; working smoke alarms; occupants got out, FFs located 2 cats (ok); Origin/Cause, basement office, space heater malfunction/too close to combustibles (under desk); Damage est ~$50K; 2 adults, 2 cats displaced
mcfrsPIO's tweet image. Update - Streamview Ct, 3-level single-family house; working smoke alarms; occupants got out, FFs located 2 cats (ok); Origin/Cause, basement office, space heater malfunction/too close to combustibles (under desk); Damage est ~$50K; 2 adults, 2 cats displaced
mcfrsPIO's tweet image. Update - Streamview Ct, 3-level single-family house; working smoke alarms; occupants got out, FFs located 2 cats (ok); Origin/Cause, basement office, space heater malfunction/too close to combustibles (under desk); Damage est ~$50K; 2 adults, 2 cats displaced
mcfrsPIO's tweet image. Update - Streamview Ct, 3-level single-family house; working smoke alarms; occupants got out, FFs located 2 cats (ok); Origin/Cause, basement office, space heater malfunction/too close to combustibles (under desk); Damage est ~$50K; 2 adults, 2 cats displaced

10500 Streamview Court off Crossing Creek Rd, Potomac, reported house fire, @mcfrs PE733, PE726, PE730, PE710, PE720, T710, AT723, RS741B, A733, BC702, BC703 & others responding



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MoCo Veteran’s Day HOLIDAY SCHEDULE - See @MontgomeryCoMD Government schedule for Tuesday Nov 11 ➡️ 👉🔗 Details: ow.ly/jPTF50XovRj NOTE: 🚒🚑 ALL @mcfrs Fire/Rescue Stations to be staffed & open for emergency services


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