Montgomery Fire Wire

24/11/2025

CJPVFD proudly announces that the State of Maryland has dedicated a portion of River Road (Maryland Route 190) in honor of former Fire Chief James P. Seavey, Sr., a lifelong public servant whose more than 43 years in the fire service shaped departments, communities, and national firefighter policy.

The dedication commemorated the stretch of River Road from the Washington, D.C. jurisdictional boundary to Falls Road in Potomac, an important corridor long served by Chief Seavey’s leadership and the fire departments he helped build.

Chief Seavey began his fire service career at age 16 as a volunteer firefighter with the Glen Echo Volunteer Fire Department. His commitment to public safety deepened over the decades as he went on to become the longest-serving Fire Chief of the Cabin John Park Volunteer Fire Department, holding the position from 1992 through 2017. Beyond his volunteer leadership, he served nearly 30 years with the District of Columbia Fire and EMS Department, retiring as a Captain.
In 2018, Chief Seavey passed away from occupational cancer that was formally recognized as a Line-of-Duty Death, reflecting the significant risks and exposures he faced throughout his decades of service. His work championing firefighter safety, cancer prevention, and national-level advocacy continues to influence fire service policy today.

“Chief Seavey’s impact was felt from the firehouse to the national stage,” said Fire Chief Corinne Piccardi. “His leadership, mentorship, and advocacy improved the lives of firefighters and strengthened the community he served. This dedication ensures his legacy will stand visibly and permanently along a roadway he and our crews respond on everyday.”

22/10/2025

Courtesy of Ivan Browning :

Rescue Station 28.
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Derwood, MD
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I’ve been around this dude for my entire career. From being a rookie riding the line at Company 6 stretching ahead of Company 20, figuring out how to do glow worm stuff on the hazmat team, promoting up the ranks together from Master FF to LT to Captain and working as Company 28 captains for a bunch of years getting pictures of my halligan bar putting in work at “C” shift fires. A lot of learning and laughing over the years and wishing you the best in retirement after 33 years my friend!

18/10/2025

Courtesy of Jason ….

Today, my family faced a day we knew was coming.
Chris fought cancer like a heavyweight champion, but sadly, cancer too often wins the fight.

Losing a brother is not easy. Our mother was by his side when God called him home.

My last night with him was Thursday into Friday, and it was something I’ll never forget. We told Mom to get some rest, so the three of us — Nick, John, and I — stayed with him. The boys set an alarm to pump his pain medicine every fifteen minutes.

We talked with him, and he’d still reply — sometimes making fun of us, and of course, we gave it right back. At one point, he squeezed John’s and my hands so hard it hurt — that was pure Chris, still showing his strength.

Then I played one of his favorite songs, “Cats in the Cradle.” With his eyes closed, he sang every word. Halfway through, he asked me to restart it because he’d missed a small part. We played it again, and he sang it flawlessly — though, let’s be honest, he was no Billy Joel!

Chris told us over and over that he’d seen and done everything he wanted to in life. He said he was ready to meet God and was at peace.

My last moment with him was a kiss on the forehead and a simple, “I love you.” I told him, “You’ll be pain-free soon and see the most beautiful thing ever. God has you.”

Rest easy, brother. You are loved, and that will never change. Until we meet again — Godspeed, and know you were and are deeply loved.

30/09/2025

The sister of Ray Henry posted:

It is with deep sorrow and a profound sense of loss that my family announces the passing of my big brother Raymond George Henry, Retired Montgomery County Firefighter and EMT. Son, husband, father and grandfather. He passed away after a challenging struggle with respiratory onset ALS. He died peacefully surrounded by his family Sunday evening, September 28th. He is survived by his parents, Michael and Carol, sister Lauren, wife Jenny, sons, Christopher, Stephen, Daniel and Bradley and grandchildren Ethan and Evelyn.
There will be a service at the Mountain View Community Church on Saturday October 11th starting at 1300 hours.
A private interment will be held on Monday the 13th at the Mountain Olivet Cemetery.

28/09/2025

Update~ members of Maryland Task Force 1 (MDTF-1) Urban Search & Rescue (US&R) have been recalled while deploying south to the Carolinas and are have now returned to Montgomery County MD. Crews are unloading equipment and personnel are preparing to return to their homes.

28/09/2025

MD-TF1 received activation orders and are set to deploy tomorrow morning as a Type 3 team with water rescue capabilities. This 45-person team will be heading south to North Carolina along with OH-TF1 to stage and await the arrival of TD9.

Additionally, IN-TF1 and TN-TF1 will deploy in similar configurations and stage in South Carolina.

06/08/2025

28/07/2025

July 27, 2025 - 5:38pm
Company 17 responded to this earlier crash @ 4101 Brookeville Road.

Photo by FF/R III Nick Stapleton

02/07/2025

New E708 (E-One) is now in service as of this morning (7/2). The ‘old’ engine pumped its last fire as E708 yesterday in Gaithersburg before going into reserve fleet. The Pierce engine has been FS708 since 2020.

07/06/2025

Glen Echo Fire Department Open House This Saturday

Click below for full article.

https://mocoshow.com/2025/06/05/glen-echo-fire-open-house-this-saturday/

03/05/2025

Candlelight Service - National Fallen Firefighters Foundation 2025

On the eve of the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service, Fire Hero families will light lovingly crafted Luminarias in honor of their loved one. Durin...