Montgomery County Fire and Rescue

Hybrid vehicles’ batteries can pose a challenge for first responders.

Responding to extinguish a smoky car fire is a common job for most fire departments, and it usually takes only a few minutes. But in Montgomery County, it took more than three hours to put out a burning hybrid electric SUV. News4’s Jackie Bensen has more on the challenge the vehicle’s batteries can pose to first responders and, in this...

Seven people were hurt, including two children, in a crash Sunday afternoon that involved two minivans in Wheaton, Maryland, fire officials said.

About 100 people were forced out of their homes after an explosion and fire destroyed part of an apartment building in Silver Spring, Maryland, on Thursday. Here’s information about where those residents in need can get help.

Officials are still not saying exactly what caused the blast at the Friendly Garden Apartments, but the fire chief did say they discovered a cut gas line. News4’s Darcy Spencer reports.

Many fire departments in the D.C. area are making emergency changes to keep serving the public as they continue to lose staff to COVID-19. News4’s Jackie Bensen reports.

Many fire departments in the D.C. area are making emergency changes to keep serving the public as they continue to lose staff to COVID-19.

Montgomery County’s fire department is stretched thin as more than 100 of its firefighters and medics cannot work due to a surge in COVID-19. Currently, 110 career and 23 volunteer personnel are unable to report to work, in addition to about 75 staff who have other occupational health issues or injuries, the Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service said in…

Every summer we’re reminded that fun on the water can turn dangerous in a split second. News4’s Mark Segraves has some safety tips if the river is on your outdoor list this year.

The CDC recommends allowing the sanitizer to dry before working with electrical tools and keeping it in well ventilated areas. News4’s Susan Hogan reports.

A car exploded into flames Thursday evening in Maryland when a driver used hand sanitizer while smoking a cigarette, according to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue.

Storm Team4 Meteorologist Somara Theodore has the forecast.

Loudoun County firefighters have been called to numerous outside fires Sunday amid a red flag fire weather warning, according to a spokesperson, while Montgomery County firefighters battled an at least 5 acre blaze.

A deadly fire in Darnestown claimed the life of Judy Marion, 72, who worked to find homes for over a thousand dogs. Her friends say she devoted her life to animals, and they spoke with News4’s Aimee Cho about how they’re grieving her loss.

A woman who was rushed to a hospital after being pulled from a Maryland house fire has died of her injuries.

After a Maryland firefighter committed suicide, Lt. Matt Trivett urges others to use resources available to them. News4’s Melissa Mollet takes an inside look at the mental health struggles first responders face. If you are struggling or in crisis, you’re not alone. Please seek help by calling SAMHSA’s National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP.

Montgomery County’s retired master firefighter Eric Fessenden is one of many first responders who have faced depression. Now, he wants people to now it’s OK to not be OK. News4’s Melissa Mollet takes an inside look at the mental health struggles first responders face.

A fire at an apartment building in Gaithersburg displaced over 50 adults, children and pets Sunday, although all escaped without any injuries.

No one is hurt but families are displaced after a fire late Saturday in Gaithersburg. News4’s Derrick Ward reports.

Frontline workers have toiled tirelessly, especially over the past year, to take care of the public, and that includes over the holidays. A pair of married emergency responders won’t be getting together to celebrate on Christmas because they find themselves on duty.