OEMHS is seeking qualified applicants from non-profit and faith-based organizations for the FY26 Nonprofit Security Grant Program. For more information and to apply visit: ow.ly/ZA7b50XbcNz. Application deadline: Tuesday, November 4th, 2025, at 11:59 PM

Go & ‘Take a Hike’ C&O Canal NHP MontgomeryCo(MD)Fire suggests that if you do, “Know BEFORE you Go” Montgomery County MD Government Check out some walking, hiking & biking options IAO Great Falls & Potomac River - Be Weather Wise, too. (Pay attention to the weather)

CONGRATS - MontgomeryCo(MD)Fire Training Battalion Chief Jason Light, Command Officer Fire and MontgomeryCo(MD)Fire Lieutenant Roz Strudwick, Company Officer completed separate portions NVERS Leadership Development Institute (LDI) at National Conference Center nvers.org/fireems/LDI

Get into a Life-Saving habit - Early warning is crucial to getting out of a house fire alive & being alerted to carbon monoxide danger When you CHANGE YOUR CLOCKS this weekend, CYA (Check Your Alarms)! 📢 Life-saving tips from Corey Smedley Smedley: bit.ly/48yEtWX

Early warning is crucial to getting out of a house fire alive & at same is true for surviving carbon monoxide poisoning. When you change your clocks this weekend, Corey Smedley Smedley is asking EVERYONE to CYA (Check Your Alarms). #firepreventionstateofmind

Learn CPR - Everybody is doing it…are you? Sunday ‘Take10 Montgomery’ Montgomery County MD Government had the opportunity to teach CPR/AED to the Chinese American Parents Association of MCPS Students Montgomery County MD Government Public Safety Training Academy

ICYMI IAFF Local 1664 Firefighter Gala Montgomery County MD Government MontgomeryCo(MD)Fire

We appreciate the legislative acumen provided IAFC - International Association of Fire Chiefs to MontgomeryCo(MD)Fire Your knowledge, collaboration & support for the membership are invaluable. Corey Smedley Corey Smedley & MontgomeryCo(MD)Fire staff visited IAFC HQ this week for some legislative insight

Every Day is MontgomeryCo(MD)Fire IAFF Local 1664 Training Day Montgomery County MD Government Fireground Safety & Survival training sponsored this specialized training at MoCo Public Safety Training Academy, Gaithersburg, MD

ICYMI Montgomery County MD Government ‘Signing Day’ for those selected in the ‘First Round’ MontgomeryCo(MD)Fire Recruit Class 58 - **WATCH tiny.cc/RC58 from Public Safety HQ, Gaithersburg, MD on Nov 4 as Corey Smedley Corey Smedley presided as recruits officially commit to serve our community

🇺🇸 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. MontgomeryCo(MD)Fire Fire/Rescue Stations staffed & ready to serve Details: ow.ly/jPTF50XovRj

Great turnout for Montgomery County, MD - County Exec Marc Elrich Marc Elrich’s Community Conversation Forum for Montgomery County MD Government Operating Budget - MontgomeryCo(MD)Fire Jim Resnick representing MontgomeryCo(MD)Fire Community Risk Reduction team joins MontgomeryCo(MD)Fire Fiscal Management Division Chief Dominic Del Pozzo& Pete Piringer pete piringer & others

Happy Veterans Day & Thank You from Corey Smedley Corey Smedley & those of us MontgomeryCo(MD)Fire Thanks to all who have served & those currently serving in uniform with our military service - Stay Safe, Stay Well

Many from National Capital Region attending IAFC VCOS Section IAFC 25th Volunteer Combination Officers Section (VCOS) Symposium in Clearwater, FL MontgomeryCo(MD)Fire Montgomery County MD Government MoCo(MD) Vol. Fire 𝑳𝒐𝒖𝒅𝒐𝒖𝒏 𝑭𝒊𝒓𝒆 𝑹𝒆𝒔𝒄𝒖𝒆 Prince George’s County Fire/EMS Department Fairfax County Fire/Rescue FrederickCounty Fire Howard Co Fire & EMS Baltimore County Fire Department Charles County Govt Anne Arundel County Fire Department

Mutual Aid - MontgomeryCo(MD)Fire enjoying a meal w/ Federal firefighter partners - Bethesda Fire Station 706 (6A) hosted a dinner for federal firefighters assigned to Fire Station 750 Naval Support Activity Bethesda WRNMMC personnel tonight (supporting federal FFs during Federal Govt shutdown)

☀️ Day 2 of IAFC IAFC VCOS Section Symposium in the Sun in Clearwater, FL! The IAFC VCOS Section kicked off its 25th annual conference, supporting combination & volunteer fire service leaders including many from Montgomery County MD Government MontgomeryCo(MD)Fire MoCo(MD) Vol. Fire Maryland State Firefighters Association MD FIRE CHIEFS Corey Smedley

Congrats to IAFC VCOS Section Conference Award winners Standing room for most presenters - Aaron Zamzow, Better Every Shift podcast talking fitness & Brian Kazmierzak presenting using AI to help manage a FD NOTE: MoCo(MD) Vol. Fire Chief Seavey Scholarship Awd winner to 𝑳𝒐𝒖𝒅𝒐𝒖𝒏 𝑭𝒊𝒓𝒆 𝑹𝒆𝒔𝒄𝒖𝒆 James Wiiliams

Montgomery County has activated an Extreme Cold Alert for Sun., 11/16 at 11pm until Mon., 11/17 at 10am. Expect the wind chill below 32 degrees F. Wear layers if you go outside. Take precautions if you spend significant time outdoors. More info: bit.ly/2JmQ3C

According to Corey Smedley Smedley “Effective programs aren’t built alone, strong partners help us accelerate success by sharing what they’ve already mastered” Thanks to DC Police Department for briefing MontgomeryCo(MD)Fire Command Staff at DC’s Real-Time Crime Center & joint operations center

Recently Corey Smedley Corey Smedley, Medical Director Roger Stone & MCFRS_EMIHS command staff visited Suburban Hospital JHM in Bethesda to learn about life-saving programs, including future of expansion & explored Level II Trauma rooms Montgomery County MD Government