pete piringer

Chief Spokesperson, Montgomery County (MD) Fire & Rescue; President of College Park VFD. IAFC PIO. Worked for DC, State of MD, Montgomery, PG & Laurel, MD.

[Montgomery County DHHS @MoCoDHHS]

June 1-7 is National CPR and AED Awareness Week! Join the Nation of Lifesavers by learning CPR. Request 10-minute hands-only CPR training through Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services: https://t.co/zD14dHTZpF

[U.S. Fire (USFA) @usfire]

Heading out for summer travel? Test smoke alarms in your vacation rental. Safety first! #SummerReady

[Montgomery County MD Government @MontgomeryCoMD]

A big thank you to @mcfrs crews, Park Police and the vet team who worked together to safely rescue a horse after it became trapped on a bridge in Patuxent River State Park. Thanks to their teamwork and dedication, the horse was able to walk away safely. https://t.co/vkclNTp2qi

[Montgomery Co. MD OEMHS @ReadyMontgomery]

Last week, #TeamOEMHS and @MoCoDGS installed 10 new Public Access Trauma Care (PATC) kits, joining 600+ kits across @MontgomeryCoMD public facilities.

PATC empowers bystanders with tools to address life-threatening injuries before EMS arrives. Learn more: https://t.co/l32DQEHHcm

[Pete Piringer @mcfrsPIO]

May ‘26 @mcfrs Monthly Summary
•12,105 incidents, averaging 390/day
•22,803 unit responses, 736/day
•No (0) fire fatalities
•One (1) building fire saves
•28 (people) fire displacements
•50 people removed from stalled elevators
•Total building fire losses: $1,789,556

[Pete Piringer @mcfrsPIO]

NOTICE: @mcfrsPIO @PIOPete Piringer will be out of town this week, in meantime Assistant Chief Dave Pazos & Assistant Chief Dan Ogren will be covering @mcfrs PIO duties **Call 240.777.2441 for on duty PIO and/or Check Media Info Line 240.777.2442 @MontgomeryCoMD @MCFRSNews

[Pete Piringer @mcfrsPIO]

Every Day is a @femaregion4 training Day @KentuckyEM (6/2) is Day 2 (of 5) @FEMA_NDEMU NIMS ICS All-Hazards Public Information Officer Course hosted at Boone National Guard Center, KY Emergency Management, Emergency Operations Center w/ facilitators @PIOMarkBrady @PIOPete

[Pete Piringer @mcfrsPIO]

Governor Wes Moore ordered the Maryland Flag lowered to half-staff effective immediately. This action is for Firefighter/Paramedic Demair Lloyd of the Prince George’s County Fire/EMS Department who passed away on Saturday, May 30, 2026.

[Pete Piringer @mcfrsPIO]

Tonite 7p Signing Day @mcfrs st Public Safety HQ in Gaithersburg, MD

[Pete Piringer @mcfrsPIO]

‘Signing Day’ on June 2 it’s Draft Day @MontgomeryCoMD ‘draftees’ will ‘Sign to Serve’ in a ceremony in front of family, friends & @mcfrs officials as they ‘commit to serve’ & begin a career as Firefighter/Rescuers with the Montgomery County Fire & Rescue Service (MCFRS

[Pete Piringer @mcfrsPIO]

Coming Up @MCFRS_EMIHS Awards ceremony(s) to honor lifesaving work performed by @MontgomeryCoMD EMS clinicians, 911 call takers, police & civilian bystanders. Three (3) ceremonies to be held on June 1 (C-Shift), June 2 (A-Shift) & June 3 (B-Shift) at Public Safety Headquarters

[Pete Piringer @mcfrsPIO]

Coming to Baltimore, MD - Join hazmat professionals from across the country for ‘hands-on’ training, ‘expert-led’ education & latest in hazmat response strategies & technology. Register now!

👉 https://t.co/wjdaSDEVon

[Pete Piringer @mcfrsPIO]

HIRING!!! https://t.co/0itupSbQbR Nice Career, Good Pay & Great Benefits! Start at a young age (20s), have financial independence during the prime of your life (20s/30s) & then you can even enjoy retirement BEFORE you reach your Middle Age (40s)!! @mcfrs an All-Hazards department

[Pete Piringer @mcfrsPIO]

If you know, you know - on June 2 it’s Draft Day @MontgomeryCoMD ‘draftees’ will ‘Sign to Serve’ in a ceremony in front of family, friends & @mcfrs officials as they ‘commit to serve’ & begin a career as Firefighter/Rescuers with the Montgomery County Fire & Rescue Service (MCFRS

[Pete Piringer @mcfrsPIO]

This summer @mcfrs launching EDVENTURE — a new summer safety video series designed especially for kids & families @MontgomeryCoMD
EDVENTURE combines education with adventure in a fun, engaging way. We’ve partnered with Noah & Cameron, two outstanding young community ambassadors

[IAFC @IAFC]

🔥 The Ready, Set, Go! (RSG) program gives fire departments and communities the tools they need to prevent, respond to, and protect from wildland fire risk.

Best of all — these resources are completely FREE!

👉 Learn more at https://t.co/Um5EwmnAIF

[Pete Piringer @mcfrsPIO]

ICYMI Zip Trip Gaithersburg: First Responder Friday | FOX 5 DC https://t.co/xmNGzczBlX

[Pete Piringer @mcfrsPIO]

Water & Trail Safety Campaign IAO Potomac River/Billy Goat Trail @COcanalNPS - @mcfrs Swift Water Rescue crews will be on the water & on nearby trails reminding visitors to be safe & how to enjoy the park, but know the dangers https://t.co/wn4hCWZEA2

[Pete Piringer @mcfrsPIO]

Two nationally recognized Fire Chiefs @MCFRSFireChief @ChiefRubin will presenting at @IAFC #FRI2026 this August in Kansas City, MO. https://t.co/2PjK6smUeU includes leadership, education, networking activities, training & events for international fire & emergency service members

[Pete Piringer @mcfrsPIO]

International Association of Fire Chiefs @iafc members voting for new leadership starts May 6 https://t.co/l1bfO9oJLB - Watch “Chief Corey Smedley for IAFC 2nd Vice President” on #Vimeo https://t.co/Pcqu7ySBjB