MCFRS News Release

Mark Your Calendars - Upcoming Fire Department Open Houses

It’s the perfect time to check your smoke alarms!

Montgomery County, MD - - - October is Fire Prevention Month and fire stations across Montgomery County will be hosting many educational, family-oriented events and activities throughout the month.

This year’s theme focuses on the importance of working smoke alarms and knowing how old your alarms are. Most of us pay close attention to expiration dates on food and medicine however many residents are unaware that smoke alarms also have expiration dates. All smoke alarms, hard-wired and battery powered expire and should be replaced every ten years.

Fire Chief Steve Lohr is encouraging all residents to check their smoke alarms to ensure the highest level of protection from smoke and fire. “Smoke alarms are one of the most important safety features to have in your home and if you haven’t replaced your smoke alarms since 2004, it’s time. We’re calling this the “ten year rule” to remind folks that after a decade of service, it’s time to retire and replace all expired smoke alarms.”

Open House events are free and will feature many exciting activities including tours of the station, fire safety activities, educational information/handouts, demonstrations of emergency equipment and much more. Please visit the fire station’s website or call for a complete listing of activities planned.

September 27      Germantown Fire Department, Station 29                           11:00 – 3:00 pm
                             20001 Crystal Rock Drive, Germantown, MD

                            Bethesda Fire Department, Station 6                                   12:00 - 3:30 pm
                            6600 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda, MD       

October 4            Burtonsville Volunteer Fire Department, Station 15             12:00 – 4:00 pm
                           13900 Old Columbia Pike, Silver Spring, MD 
                           240-773-8957
                        
October 5            Sandy Spring Volunteer Fire Department, Station 40          1:00 – 4:00 pm
                           16911 Georgia Ave, Olney, MD  
                           240-773-4740 

                          Upper Montgomery County Volunteer Fire Department         12:00 – 4:00 pm 
                          19801 Beallsville Road, Beallsville, MD 
                          (240) 773-4714

October 11         Rescue Day & Open House @ BCC Rescue Squad             11:00 – 4:00 pm 
                          5020 Battery Lane, Bethesda, MD 20814
                          For more info:  www.bccrs.org

October 12         Gaithersburg –Washington Grove VFD                                 12:00 – 4:00 pm
                           801 Russell Avenue, Gaithersburg, MD 
                           240-773-4708    

                           Kensington Volunteer Fire Department, Station 5                 12:00  – 4:00 pm 
                          10620 Connecticut Avenue, Kensington, MD
                          (240) 773-4705             

October 18         Chevy Chase Fire Department, Station 7                             11:00  – 4:00 pm
                           8001 Connecticut Avenue, Chevy Chase, MD  
                           301-652-0707

October 19          Hillandale Volunteer Fire Department, Station 24               12:00 – 3:00 pm
                           13216 New Hampshire Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 
                           240-773-4724                                              
      
                           Glen Echo Volunteer Fire Department, Station 11              11:00 – 2:00 pm 
                           5920 Massachusetts Avenue, Bethesda, MD  
                           301-229-3200

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