Bethesda-Chevy Chase Rescue Squad

At 2141 hours, RS741B and units from the 2nd Battalion were dispatched to the 5100blk of Pooks Hill Road for a report of a person trapped in a vehicle on its side. The crew of RS741B, stabilized the vehicle and extricated the patient. The patient was handed off to EMS for evaluation and transport

Fatal House Fire on Harmon Road
This morning, MCFRS firefighters were alerted to a house fire on Harmon Road. Upon arrival, units found a split-level single-family home with heavy fire on the second floor extending through the roof. Firefighters quickly initiated a fire attack while conducting searches of the residence. Despite challenging conditions, including a partial roof collapse, crews were able to bring the fire under control.
Tragically, two elderly occupants of the home lost their lives in the incident. Additionally, one firefighter sustained minor burn injuries and was transported to MedStar for evaluation and treatment.
This is a heartbreaking loss for the family, friends, and community. Please keep the loved ones of the victims, as well as the responding firefighters and emergency personnel, in your thoughts during this difficult time.
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Shortly after 10:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 24, Rescue Squad units responded along with
units from Bethesda, Chevy Chase and Glen Echo to a house fire in the 6300 block of Wisconsin Ave., in Chevy Chase. The first arriving engine reported smoke showing, and found a room and contents on fire in the basement. Firefighters quickly extinguished the flames. Rescue Squad 741B searched the first floor, second floor, and attic in heavy smoke conditions to ensure that no one remained in the house. They also secured the building’s gas and electric utilities. Ambulance 741D set up a rehab station and Medic 741 stood by as a part of the Rapid Intervention Group.

BCCRS Life Member Lillian Del Priore, up & coming Bag Piper along side past BCCRS Day Staff & retired MCFRS Bag Piper Rick Blanford, representing the Maryland Fire Rescue Service Pipes and Drums in the Maryland State Firefighters Association parade!

Please congratulate Fiona Koye on becoming our newest emergency ambulance driver! Fiona joined BCCRS two years ago as a member of Sunday Night Crew. She serves as a charge Emergency Medical Technician, has now completed the requirements to be an EMS driver, and has started working towards becoming qualified to ride the Rescue Squad. Congratulations Fiona!