The Bethesda Fire Department invites the community to visit the fire station as we celebrate our 100th anniversary. These are some of the activities visitors will be able to enjoy: Fire Prevention House Inflatable Bounce House Auto Extrication Demonstration Fire Trucks on Display Bethesda’s Original 1926 Fire Engine on Display…

An BFD ambulance with three personnel provided EMS coverage for a monster truck event held at the Montgomery County fairgrounds.

BFD members participated in Metrorail training provided by the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) Office of Emergency Preparedness.

The Bethesda Fire Department’s annual toy drive started on November 29. Residents can drop off new, unopened and unwrapped toys at any of our three stations. Look for the large bin by the station entrance.  Toys can be donated through December 21.

The Bethesda Fire Department purchased and placed in service a 2023 GMC Sierra 2500 4WD truck with a custom graphics wrap by Capital Wrappers. The vehicle designation is Utility 706 and will be assigned to Station 6 for use by department personnel.

The Bethesda Fire Department sadly mourns the passing of director Paula Durbin. Paula joined the board of directors in September 2016 and had served faithfully until her death.