DPS Director Rabbiah Sabbakhan & County Fire Marshal Patsy Warnick joined local leaders, MCFRS & DEP at today’s Fire Prevention Month Proclamation Ceremony. Together, they’re raising awareness about the importance of fire prevention & safety. 📷➡️ow.ly/F58b50XblNl

October is Fire Prevention Month Montgomery County MD Government Watch Montgomery Council Montgomery County, MD - County Exec Marc Elrich Fire Prevention Proclamation video: youtube.com/watch?v=tio4U5… and/or More info MontgomeryCo(MD)Fire blog: ow.ly/6BRH50Xc4pj

🚒🧯October is Fire Prevention Month! 💻 Apply and renew your Fire Code Compliance Permits online. Visit the Dept. of Permitting Services website for more information. ℹ️ ow.ly/6B4B50XczGA

🆕🎙️🎧 Listen to the latest episode of the Permitting Services Podcast for info about “Residential Demolition Permits.” Learn how demolition permits are defined, how they differ from addition/alteration permits, & where to get more info & resources. ow.ly/Cq9T50Xl9MR

🆕🎙️Follow the DPS Podcast for info and guidance about permits and inspections from Montgomery County building and code officials! The new episode highlights how staff are utilizing a drone for inspections and training. 🎧 ow.ly/rsy050XCJoZ

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The evening sky at dusk in Gaithersburg…🔥

Another beautiful sunset in Gaithersburg…

Montgomery County, Maryland, is the second-best place for older residents to live among U.S. communities of 500,000 or more residents, according to AARP. wtop.com/montgomery-cou…

Montgomery County Fire & Rescue Service has deployed three groundbreaking, life-saving tools that during fire in high rise buildings can reduce risk for both residents & first responders: floor-below nozzles, portable smoke curtains & personal community escape hoods

TODAY Montgomery County Fire & Rescue Service announces groundbreaking, life-saving tools that during fire in high rise buildings can reduce risk for both residents & 1st responders: combining floor-below nozzles, portable smoke curtains & personal occupant escape hoods

Activities in County buildings will be canceled and non-emergency government buildings will remain closed Monday due to the winter storm. Questions can be answered through MC311 starting at 6 a.m. Monday. ow.ly/LuqM50Y3oMK @readymontgomery @mcdotnow

The County Government will open tomorrow, Tuesday, Jan. 27, with Liberal Leave.

Urgent Essential-Water-Use-Only Request Issued for All WSSC Water Customers Due to Significant Increase in Water Main Breaks and Leaks WSSC Water Customers Also Urged to Report Water Surfacing/Flowing in Streets and Rights of Way Predicted Increase in Breaks/Leaks Due to

Save the date! Montgomery County Department of Permitting Services (DPS) is hosting its annual Stakeholders Forum on Tuesday, March 3 in Wheaton. ow.ly/FOs450Y4Cwe

🏢 The Montgomery County Department of Permitting Services is located on the 7th Floor at 2425 Reedie Drive in Wheaton. ⏰ Office hours are 7:30 a.m.- 4 p.m. weekdays, and no appointment is necessary. ℹ️ For more information, visit the DPS website. 💻 ow.ly/kArB50Y5AWU

Update 6:10 p.m. Thursday, January 29, 2026: Essential-Water-Use-Only Request Expected to Continue Through Weekend for All WSSC Water Customers Due to Extreme Cold and Significant Increase in Water Main Breaks and Leaks WSSC Water Customers Also Urged to Report Water

🆕 Registration is now underway for the Montgomery County Department of Permitting Services (DPS) Stakeholders Forum, which is set for Tuesday, March 3, in Wheaton. Read the news release for details. 📰 ow.ly/khmL50Y7K6A

📲The Montgomery County Dept. of Permitting Services (DPS) is hosting its annual Stakeholders Forum on Tuesday, March 3, in Wheaton. 📰 Read the news release for details. ow.ly/mR7a50Ycq90

Montgomery County recognizes Black History Month by highlighting some of our wonderful team! Thank you to Dana Burke for helping to deliver outstanding service to residents through the Department of Permitting Services. #BlackHistoryMonth