Pete Piringer

Chief Spokesperson for Montgomery County (MD) Fire & Rescue Service - an Internationally Accredited Combination Career & Volunteer Public Safety Organization

[Pete Piringer @mcfrsPIO]

Potomac River Safety Awareness Campaign (‘kicked-off’ Memorial Day) @MCFRS asking visitors to observe the warnings, come prepared to @COcanalNPS & be safe in the areas near Potomac River & Great Falls. Lots to learn from the @MCFRS Swift Water Rescue Team: https://t.co/wn4hCWZEA2

[Pete Piringer @mcfrsPIO]

Community Engagement @mcfrs Crews from FS710 (Cabin John) & surrounding areas attended & participated in annual Scotland Community Juneteenth Festival at Cabin John Regional Park & along with interacting w/ our neighbors, MD Governor Wes Moore @GovWesMoore visited w/ @mcfrs crews

[Montgomery County MD Government @MontgomeryCoMD]

The annual Scotland Juneteenth Heritage Festival is tomorrow. It will feature a 5K run and a full morning of activities at Cabin John Regional Park, including a mobile museum and family carnival. Plan your day here https://t.co/MzpCiAkU2Z

[Montgomery County MD Government @MontgomeryCoMD]

Celebrate Juneteenth in Montgomery County!
Sat., June 20, at BlackRock Center for the Arts:
11 a.m. Living Legend Awards
Noon–10 p.m. Juneteenth Festival with music, vendors, and family fun.
Free event + shuttle service.🚌
Details: https://t.co/KJygiu35nS

[Pazos@mcfrsPIO @DavidPazos15]

Cooking for Father's Day this weekend? @mcfrs wants to make sure you put safety on the grill for your meal and keep your grill at least 15 feet from and structure or combustible. Enjoy and be safe. 🍔 @mcfrsPIO

[NWS Baltimore-Washington @NWS_BaltWash]

Mostly dry w/ warm & breezy conditions for the weekend snapshot. A mtn. shower cannot be ruled out later today with wind gusts 20-30 mph. Temps will push into the mid to upper 80s (70s mtns).Still breezy Sunday with increasing clouds late. Rain/storm chances hold of until Monday.

[Pazos@mcfrsPIO @DavidPazos15]

Good morning. I am acting MCFRS Public Information Officer(PIO) today(6/20), from now until 7am tomorrow. Refer to this feed for any @MCFRS newsworthy incidents/events. If needed, do not hesitate to call 2407772441. The phone will be forwarded to the on duty official. @mcfrsPIO

[Pazos@mcfrsPIO @DavidPazos15]

Every Saturday in the summer @mcfrs Swift Water Team crews go on the Potomac River/Great Falls and try to prevent unsafe acts near the shores or in the water. Today they will be monitoring no one enters the Potomac River-for everyone's safety. Be safe and enjoy the weather.

[Pete Piringer @mcfrsPIO]

Friday, June 19, 2026 (C-Shift), Juneteenth, Montgomery Fire & Rescue Service emergency crews responded to:

Total 398 Incidents

🚑 321 EMIHS (medical)
🚒 61 Fire
🚨 16 Others

@mcfrs Can Notice, Can Relate, Can Adapt - Gardez Bien - Guarded Well

[Pete Piringer @mcfrsPIO]

Maryland State Firefighters Association @MdSFA
Parade Saturday, 6/20 Berlin, MD
Convention 6/21-6/24 Ocean City

[WTOP @WTOP]

While some fireworks are legal in D.C., fire officials across the region are reminding residents that fireworks purchased legally in one jurisdiction may be illegal to possess or use in another.

https://t.co/xfl5CGwq0q

[MCFRSNews @MCFRSNews]

MCFRS Crews participated in today’s Scottland Juneteenth Festival at Cabin John Regional Park along with MD Governor Wes Moore @mcfrs @mcfrspio

[IAFC @IAFC]

🧪🚒 Hazmat 2026 is in full swing! From hands-on pre-con workshops and educational sessions to live demonstrations, networking, and the latest innovations in hazardous materials response, there's something happening around every corner in Baltimore. https://t.co/5Yf6NtdOOb

[National Capital Region - IMT @NCRIMT]

NCR IMT members are assisting the U.S. Coast Guard during Sail 250 in Norfolk, providing support in planning, logistics, operations, and public information. Proud to support this historic event through regional partnership and collaboration. #NCRIMT #Sail250

[Pete Piringer @mcfrsPIO]

During Opening Ceremony @YLDFoundation recognized for supporting scholarships with donation from @908Devices

[Pete Piringer @mcfrsPIO]

.@IAFC Hazardous Materials Response Team Conference 2026
Opening Session, Welcome from @IAFCPresident @AACoFD Chief Wolford & @BaltCoFire Dixon along with some Award presentations & Keynote. Over 1K attending the first full day of training, demos, expo & networking

[Pete Piringer @mcfrsPIO]

Opening Session @iafc #HazMat Responders Conference will be Friday, June 19 at Hilton Baltimore Inner Harbor (Ballroom) BTW many local fire/rescue/emergency services, including dozens from @mcfrs joining 1st Responders from across the U.S.
👉 https://t.co/wjdaSDEVon

[Pete Piringer @mcfrsPIO]

What was once PGFD (l-r) @PIOPete Piringer, Mike Hilderbrand, Greg Noll & @PIOMarkBrady come together at HazMat Conference in Baltimore… “the band is back together, briefly anyway”

[Mark Brady @PIOMarkBrady]

Attending the @IAFC #Hazmat2026 conference in Baltimore today on behalf of @YLDFoundation - good to see so many friends from across the country.

[Pete Piringer @mcfrsPIO]

June 19, 2026 Celebrate Juneteenth

[Pete Piringer @mcfrsPIO]

Thursday, June 18, 2026 (B-Shift), Montgomery Fire & Rescue Service emergency crews responded to:

Total 390 Incidents

🚑 304 EMIHS (medical)
🚒 68 Fire
🚨 18 Others

@mcfrs Can Notice, Can Relate, Can Adapt - Gardez Bien - Guarded Well

[NWS Baltimore-Washington @NWS_BaltWash]

Early morning showers will exit shortly after daybreak with clearing expected during the late morning. Turning less humid with high temperatures in the mid 80s. Becoming breezy in the afternoon with gusts up to 25 mph. #DCwx #MDwx #VAwx #WVwx

[Pete Piringer @mcfrsPIO]

Celebrate Wisely @MontgomeryCoMD - ALL FIREWORKS💥are 🚫in Baltimore City, Montgomery County & Prince George’s County - any 🧨 that flies & explodes is PROHIBITED in most other local areas….

NOTE: ALL FIREWORKS are ILLEGAL @MontgomeryCoMD including sparklers