February 27, 2014 – RVFD and MCFRS units responded to a reported building fire at a City of Rockville facility on the Glenview Mansion property. RS703, the first arriving unit, reported smoke showing and the rapid intervention group was dispatched. The crew then found a small fire in a bathroom of one of the workshops. The fire was quickly extinguished and no extension was found. The cause appeared to be a plastic mop bucket placed too close to an electric… Read more »

February 22, 2014 – RVFD units responded to a reported collision at W. Montgomery Ave. and Research Blvd. Units found two vehicles involved with one driver trapped in the vehicle due to the impact on the driver’s door. While waiting for the rescue squad to arrive, E731’s crew was able to pry the door open and the driver was extricated. After evaluation, the driver was transported to a local trauma center. The other driver was uninjured. Units responding – A732,… Read more »

February 12, 2013 – RVFD and MCFRS units were dispatched just after 6am to a Washington Gas repair truck dispatch facility on Nebel St. in south Rockville. First arriving units found heavy fire inside the garage with vehicles on fire. A second alarm was requested. After initially fighting the blaze with handlines, command determined a defensive attack with master streams was necessary. In addition to the vehicle fires, tires stored inside the garage were also involved. More details will be… Read more »

February 11, 2014 – RVFD units responded to a single vehicle collision on Wooten Pkwy. Arriving units found a single vehicle on its side with the driver trapped. After stabilizing the vehicle, the crew from RS703, assisted by E703B, removed the roof and extricated the driver, who appearde to have only minor injuries. Responding units: M703, RS703, E703B, B/C703, C703C. Read more »

February 6, 2014 – RVFD units responded to a report of a collision with one pinned on Bou Ave. in south Rockville. Upon arrival, Station 23 units found a single vehicle that had struck a tree at high speed, pinning the driver. RS703’s crew with assistance from Station 223 units, cut away the driver’s door and used a hydraulic ram to push the dashboard away from the victim. The victim was transported to a local trauma center by M723. Responding… Read more »

February 9, 2014 – While vacationing with his family in Brazil in 2009, RVFD volunteer firefighter Ricardo Guerreiro Costa witnessed a serious collision involving a car and motorcycle. He stopped to render aid, along with other bystanders. Ricardo remained on the scene for 30 minutes and although local police were there, no ambulance had arrived. His inability to further assist the injured motorcyclist and the frustration of having no ambulance respond prompted him to join RVFD where he became a… Read more »