Germantown Volunteer Fire Department

2011 Incidents
  Fire EMS
Jan 76 263
Feb 54 282
Mar 76 282
Apl 79 276
May 91 261
Jun 66 275
Jul 67 288
Aug 92 274
Sep 85 272
Oct 84 318
Nov 83 273
Dec 73 326
Total 926 3390

Past Incidents
  Fire EMS
2010 1225 4414
2009 1720 4655

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GERMANTOWN VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT, INC.


 

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Prevent Clothes Dryer Fires: Clean the lint screen/filter before/after each use!

JANUARY 06 - Over the last week, MCFRS has responded to several fires related to clothes dryers. Most of the fires were preventable!

Please take a moment and review the below safety tips. Also, please take any corrective action you might learn you need to take right away!

Act now to PREVENT a potential source of fire in your home.

Protect you and your loved ones!

While most home appliances are ... (Full Story & Photos)

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Santa rides on top of Engine 729B Santa rides on top of Engine 729B
Santa Claus Came to Town!

DECEMBER 24 - That's right the members of the Germantown Volunteer Fire Department and Santa Claus visited all of Germantown over the last week. Santa and his Fire Fighter Elves went through the streets of Germantown on Engine 729B with lights and siren. They were escorted by Ambulance 729 & 729B, and Boat Support 729. The volunteer's gave out candy along the route.

During his tour, Santa made some special ... (Full Story & Photos)

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2010 Awards Recipients

DECEMBER 11 - The Germantown Volunteer Fire Department is proud to announce the recipients of the awards for the year 2010 that were presented Friday night at the Department's Holiday Pot Luck Dinner. Please congratulate the following members for their outstanding dedication to the Citizens of Germantown

Top 10 Responder Award Winner's

#1 McHenry, III, Robert C. 591 Responses

#2 King, Robert F. 454 Responses

#3 ... (Full Story)


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Check your Smoke Alarms!

DECEMBER 04 - SMOKE ALARMS: A SOUND YOU CAN LIVE WITH - INSTALL AND MAINTAIN THEM. IT'S THE LAW!

Rockville - - - Montgomery County fire officials have confirmed that there were no working smoke alarms present in several significant residental fires in the County this fall. Fire officials are urging residents to test their smoke alarms to ensure they are working while reminding residents that Montgomery County ... (Full Story & Photos)

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What’s Invisible, Has No Smell, But Can Kill You? Carbon Monoxide

NOVEMBER 20 - What's Invisible, Has No Smell, But Can Kill You? Carbon Monoxide

Carbon monoxide is the most common cause of death by poison in the United States, killing more than 500 people every year. It is one of the most dangerous poisons because often people don't know it is present until it is too late. The best way to protect yourself and your family from carbon monoxide poisoning is to buy a carbon monoxide ... (Full Story)


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