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Montgomery County CERT Montgomery County, MD CERT, managed by Montgomery County Fire & Rescue Service, is prepared to offer assistance & educational services to our community

The Montgomery County, Maryland Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Program is managed by Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service. Montgomery County CERT members are trained in basic disaster response skills - fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization and disaster medical operations. They are prepared to provide critical assistance to others in their neighborhoods or workplace following an event when professional responders are not immediately available to help. Additionally, Montgomery County CERT members perform safety education and emergency preparedness projects in the community.

10/21/2026
10/21/2026

When winter weather threatens, knowing the meaning of each National Weather Service alert helps you take the right action at the right time. Here is a quick breakdown of what these National Weather Service alerts mean.

Winter Storm Watch — Be Prepared
Severe winter weather (heavy snow, sleet, or freezing rain) is possible.

Winter Storm Warning — Take Action!
Heavy snow, sleet, or freezing rain is expected or occurring.

Winter Weather Advisory — Be Aware
Winter weather (light snow, sleet, or freezing rain) is expected, but amounts are not expected to reach Warning criteria.

Ice Storm Warning — Dangerous Ice Ahead!
Heavy freezing rain is expected to produce significant ice accumulation.

Blizzard Warning — Life-Threatening Conditions!
Sustained winds or frequent gusts of 35 mph or higher combined with falling or blowing snow, dropping visibility to less than 1/4 mile for at least 3 hours.

Had the first in-person Class of CERT BASIC for the class of 26-02. Welcome to all the new students.
10/19/2026

Had the first in-person Class of CERT BASIC for the class of 26-02. Welcome to all the new students.

At the monthly meeting, Assistant Chief EMIHS Ben Kaufman of MCFRS came in to tell us about the NEAR ( National Emergenc...
10/15/2026

At the monthly meeting, Assistant Chief EMIHS Ben Kaufman of MCFRS came in to tell us about the NEAR ( National Emergency AED Registry) https://www.near-registry.org/and PulsePoint https://www.pulsepoint.org/apps and how they serve the Fire Rescue Services. He also gave us statistical information about the number and type of EMS calls the county responds to.

We also celebrated the birthday of one of the officers on her birthday.

10/08/2026

Calling all Junior Fire Marshals! Empower K–3 students everywhere with the basics of fire safety and prevention using a variety of standards-aligned classroom resources.

10/08/2026

Trench Collapse Traps Utility Worker in Potomac: MCFRS | Link in comments ⬇️

CERT was in attendance at the Sandy Spring Volunteer Fire Department House Open House on Saturday, September 26. As you ...
09/30/2026

CERT was in attendance at the Sandy Spring Volunteer Fire Department House Open House on Saturday, September 26. As you can see in the picture, the rainy weather did not keep people away.

09/24/2026
Register now; limited space available.
09/24/2026

Register now; limited space available.

CERT Basic Course #26-02

CERT was on hand at the Kenklands Music Viva event to administer first aid if needed.
09/21/2026

CERT was on hand at the Kenklands Music Viva event to administer first aid if needed.

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100 Edison Park Drive
Gaithersburg, MD
20878

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+12407772407

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