Bethesda-Chevy Chase Rescue Squad’s Open House & Family Fun Day Join us on Saturday, October 17, 2026, 11 am to 3 pm ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS & ADULTS Pumpkin Moon Bounce, Whack-a-Mole, and Inflatable Axe Throwing Interact with Emergency Services Animals Fire Hose practice for young kids (and adults) FOOD…
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On August 21, 2026, BCCRS hosted an emergency vehicle extrication training event in partnership with the National Auto Body Council’s First Responder Emergency Extrication (F.R.E.E.™) program. The program provides hands-on training that helps first responders prepare for rescues involving modern vehicles and their advanced safety systems. The event drew strong…
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Life Member Ed Levien’s BCCRS story told in the Washington Post! Click here to read the article. Cheers to Ed!
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Full Time & Part Time *EMTs & Paramedics, Firefighters Experienced personnel who have MCFRS Integrated Emergency Command Structure (IECS) certification Benefits Include: Paid training, Retirement Plan, Vacation and Sick Leave, Life Insurance, Overtime Benefits, **Individual Health Coverage, Vision and Dental Insurance Some positions may qualify for a new employee bonus…
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Guiding Eyes for the Blind had an “outing class” to help future guide dogs get exposure to the sights, sounds and smells of an emergency response situation. Read all about it via this link to WTOP’s article. Thanks to everyone at Guiding Eyes for the Blind for coming out and…
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Look in your mailboxes – or – download right here, right now. Our Spring Newsletter is hitting the streets with plenty of good information about Call Volume and Notable Accomplishments in Operations, Personnel, and Governance. Front Page Snippet: Demand for BCCRS Services Increases in 2024 – Call Volume Up 7% Over…
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BCCRS Responds to 8,833 Calls in 2024 7% Jump Over 2023 Level Bethesda, MD.–The EMTs, paramedics, and firefighters of the Bethesda-Chevy Chase Rescue Squad (BCCRS) responded to 8,833 calls (unit responses) in 2024 – an average of more than 24 calls/day. Call volume jumped 7% compared to 2023, with increases…
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