This week was an exciting week for #SMCFD, as we welcomed 15 new firefighters. These men and women were all presented their badge and took their oath of office as a Firefighter for South Montgomery County.
Ladder 11-1 B-Shift is currently on scene of a structure fire at the 1300 block of Rayford Road. Two lanes of traffic shut down, avoid the area if possible.
It has been said a thousand times, but it still rings true – the most important life-saving tactic performed at the scene of a fire is stretching and operating an attack line to extinguish the fire.
We would like to Congratulate Fire Inspector Shawn Buehring, Lieutenant Felix Smith, & Engineer/Operator Chris Keith for 10 years of service, as well..
At the request of the State of California, Governor Abbot has authorized state resources to deploy to assist with the wildfires currently active in the State.
Whilst being in tow by a local wrecker company, car began smoking and suddenly became engulfed within minutes of 911 phone call. Crews quickly resonded and extinguished the fire, thankfully no one was injured.
In October of 2019 we relocated our crews from Station 11-1 to prepare for the demolition and rebuild of the Station. Today on September the 11th we...
Whilst being in tow by a local wrecker company, car began smoking and suddenly became engulfed within minutes of 911 phone call. Crews quickly responded and extinguished the fire, thankfully no one was injured.
At this months ESD Board meeting Chief Hudson and Board President Kelly had the honor of recognizing Engineer/Operator Walter Mercado on his promotion to Lieutenant.
26019 N IH 45 for a two vehicle collision where one vehicle than ran into a building. One person was transported by MCHD to a local hospital. Firefighters assessed the structural stability of the building..
At 3:30 this afternoon South Montgomery County was notified of a structure fire on Bearborough Dr in the Oakridge Forest subdivision. Engine 11-3 arrived on location within 5 minutes to find smoke coming from a 1 story residence.
Around 11:00am Station 3 was dispatched to check smoke in the area of Curry Rd and Robinson Rd. Eng 11-3 and Battalion 11-1 arrived on location within 2 minutes to find a 2100 sq ft abandoned house heavily involved with fire.
Just before 10:30 multiple calls came into 911 reporting a house fire in the Harmony subdivision. Station 11-4 and 11-6 both arrived with in five minutes and found smoke and fire coming from a two story residence.
Just before 6 AM this morning multiple 911 calls came in reporting a structure fire on Maplewood near Ridgewood. Station three arrived within five minutes found heavy fire on the backside of a..
Proper timely ventilation of a structure fire allows the removal of smoke and superheated gasses making it safer for victims and firefighters allowing for a quicker extinguishment.
At 6:45 this evening multiple 911 calls began coming in reporting a house on fire in the Harmony Subdivision. E-11-6 arrived on scene within 3 minutes to find heavy smoke coming from a 3,000 sq ft residence.
On April 22nd South Montgomery County was requested for assistance with our Mobile Command Post to Onalaska after a tornado touched down in the city causing significant damage throughout the area.
Just before 7pm on March 1, 2020 South Montgomery County was notified of a residential fire on Pico Meadow Ct in the Spring Trails Subdivision. Eng 11-6 arrived on scene within 5 minutes and found fire..
Just before 12:00pm station 11-6 was dispatched to a vehicle fire on Waterbend Cove in the Benders Landing Neighborhood. Engine 11-6 arrived on scene to a US Postal Service truck on fire.
Today is an exciting day for #SMCFD and our 5 newest firefighters. These men were all presented their badge and took their oath of office as a Firefighter for South Montgomery County.
At #SMCFD our training never ends. Firefighters train or run drills every day to prepare for situations that can occur in the line of duty. This week South Montgomery County Fire members along with Needham..
Media participated in some of the day to day activities of a firefighter. Also conducted a side by side burn, which demonstrated the effects of a room with a sprinkler..
This afternoon a few South Montgomery County Firefighters were treated to live music from Mr. Robert Shepard. This was not the first time these crews had met..