Jim Resnick

Proud American, Lifelong Fire Safety Educator (specializing in Fire Safety for Seniors), and DC Area (Nationals, Capitals, Orioles) Fan

[Jim Resnick @ResnickJames]

@mcfrsPIO @MontgomeryCoMD @mcfrs @MCFRS_EMIHS @MCFRSFireChief Strong work by all companies involved - kudos to the Paramedic Engine driver that went right to work clearing the weeks-long hardened ice ("snowcrete") to provide an uninterrupted water supply. @mcfrs @IAFFLocal1664

[Jim Resnick @ResnickJames]

@dcfireems RIP Chief

[Jim Resnick @ResnickJames]

@BCCRS @mcfrs Paramedic Michael Hite spent many years as an @mcfrs @IAFFLocal1664 Firefighter/Paramedic. Soon after leaving career service he joined @bccrs and he's been an amazing member of Monday Night crew & a positive influence to our members. Congrats to you & Katilyn & Sam for this save

[Pete Piringer @mcfrsPIO]

Dangerous time of year for area residents & busy time for @MontgomeryCoMD local area FFs (cool nights/heating, cooking)..SEE @mcfrs Safety First https://t.co/Q6VtmAe5Z1 Cooking, Heating, electrical, Fireplace Ashes Check Smoke Alarms & Close Doors https://t.co/c2PbPmxhqX

[Pete Piringer @mcfrsPIO]

This week (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, A,B,C shifts) @mcfrs @MCFRS_EMIHS will host @MontgomeryCoMD Semi-Annual EMS Awards Ceremony honoring outstanding work from MCFRS & partner agencies, as well as a few civilian ‘Every Day Hero’s’

[Pete Piringer @mcfrsPIO]

Coming Up Media Briefing 1230p WARNING….. Dry Christmas trees are DANGEROUS this time of year, most of these type fires occur between Dec 22 & Jan 5th - keep it WATERED or better yet, GET IT OUT of your house - start the New Year off right & fire safe

[Jim Resnick @ResnickJames]

Go back to bed! And Happy New Year!!!

[Pete Piringer @mcfrsPIO]

515a @MontgomeryCoMD 32° (feels-like 18°) NW wind 15mph, wind gusts 35mph

[Pete Piringer @mcfrsPIO]

Who knew?? ARTIFICIAL TREES can burn too, fires involving, artificial' trees may be more difficult to get started, but if they do, it'll likely be disastrous, most fires involving 'artificial' trees are result of electrical issues ie. wiring, lights/bulbs

[Pete Piringer @mcfrsPIO]

Melanie Diaz Act: Montgomery County strengthens fire safety laws after Silver Spring death | FOX 5 DC https://t.co/vTKmZcmAQN

[Pete Piringer @mcfrsPIO]

If you are making plans for a fun Christmas Season Holiday out on the town with friends & family, or anywhere in Washington, DC Metro area, @mcfrs FFs want you to think about your safety, as well. Check out ‘Safety in Public Places’ for planning what do in an EMERGENCY

[B-CC Rescue Squad @BCCRS]

BCCRS with @rockvillevfd, at 6th annual Rescue Skills Company Training Weekend including search-rescue, rapid intervention, self-rescue, auto extrication, heavy lifting, rope rescue. THANK YOU sponsors: @AMKUSRescue, @Fire_ RescueProd, Geyers Towing & Recovery, @RentalUnlimited

[Jim Resnick @ResnickJames]

@mcfrs @mcfrspio @IAFFLocal1664 and @KensingtonVFD are there for the community before, during, and after fires and other emergencies in the community. Need to have your smoke alarms checked? Call 311 or visit us at https://t.co/ZmYVxMptUQ

[Pete Piringer @mcfrsPIO]

Community Engagement in Leisure World @MontgomeryCoMD ‘After-the-Fire’ activity @mcfrs FS725 (Aspen Hill) crew(s) on PE725, T725 going door-to-door’ checking smoke alarms & talking to residents

[MontgomeryCo(MD)Fire @mcfrs]

Sunday, November 2 @ 2 am
Your annual reminder from Cher to change your clocks on Sunday and check your smoke & CO alarms from
@mcfrs Cher with your friends! #BeSafe #cher #DaylightSavingTime

[MontgomeryCo(MD)Fire @mcfrs]

💚From one uniform to another — thank you, veterans, for your courage and sacrifice. @mcfrs glows green with pride in your honor. #GreenLightAVet

[MontgomeryCo(MD)Fire @mcfrs]

The BEEP that could save your life.
When you change your clocks, test your alarms! Smoke alarms are designed to WAKE you & give you time to safely escape during a fire.

Smoke alarms? One of the smartest ways to #besafe. @mcfrs Chief Smedley's Top 8⃣ tips: https://t.co/cdsxj6dg0W

[Jim Resnick @ResnickJames]

@mcfrsPIO @mcfrs Terrible story with one positive: "functional smoke alarms activated & occupants got out". Make sure to CHECK YOUR SMOKE ALARMS! It takes less than 1 min. to get a yardstick/broom & push the test button. That's it! @mcfrs Montgomery County residents call 311 for Home Safety Check

[Jim Resnick @ResnickJames]

Our good friends at @FSRI_org have done it again, bringing state-of-the-art training materials and methods to the fire service and to the public. This time it's New Resource Library & Hands-On Toolkits on the FSA (Fire Service Academy) @mcfrs @MdSFA @IAFFLocal1664 @mcvfra

[Jim Resnick @ResnickJames]

@HFSCorg - another sprinkler save

[Pete Piringer @mcfrsPIO]

Update - Shrub Sweet Circle, 3-level MOR TH, fire on stove top, residential sprinkler activation, fire contained, five (5) occupants got out OK, no injuries reported, checking for extension, @mcfrs T731, PAT708, A735, EMS705 assisting

[MontgomeryCo(MD)Fire @mcfrs]

🚨Spotlight on Safety!
Ever wonder what goes on during a Home Safety Check? Come along with @MarilynBalcombe and @mcfrs Community Risk Reduction and find out! @FirePreventionMonth #BeSafe

➡️https://t.co/SS2mspAAZJ

[MontgomeryCo(MD)Fire @mcfrs]

🎃Montgomery County Fire/Rescue Invites You To:

👻Public Safety Trunk or Treat
📅Wed, Oct 29
🕓4pm-7pm
📍Public Safety HQ 100 Edison Park Dr. Gaithersburg

More info is a click away: https://t.co/YXEO43cFxH