We recognize Diane Pitts; BCCRS volunteer, Army officer, and Pentagon Fire Marshal. She is one of the many BCCRS volunteers who responded to the Pentagon on 9/11.
Watch her recount the poignant heroism of that day in an interview with @RepRaskin here:
https://youtu.be/2T0kAqNEHL8
Effective January 1, 2022, @BCCRS will no longer provide direct EMS service to Upper Northwest Washington, DC. @mcfrsPIO @dcfireems
Learn more about this decision, why it was made and what it means for residents of NW DC: https://www.bccrs.org/announcement-change-of-dc-operations/
Our leadership is currently reviewing our EMS operations in DC. In the meantime, we continue to operate our emergency phone line and provide EMS service to Upper Northwest DC under the terms of our long-standing agreement with @dcfireems. Learn more: http://bccrs.org/statement-regarding-possible-changes-to-bccrs-operations-in-the-district-of-columbia/
The Bethesda-Chevy Chase Rescue Squad @BCCRS has helped D.C. @dcfireems respond to medical emergencies in city neighborhoods near the @MontgomeryCoMD border for decades. BCCRS Is recommending for that special MOU agreement to end. https://wtop.com/local/2021/07/montgomery-co-fire-station-wants-dc-emergency-calls-agreement-to-end/
*New* Recently (July 4, 2021) @MCFRS_EMIHS Emergency Medical Services have been expanded @MontgomeryCoMD Housed/dispatched from @mcfrs FS707 (Chevy Chase) the EMS unit & staffing are being coordinated & supplied by @bccrs Bethesda-Chevy Chase Rescue Squad https://www.bccrs.org/707-2/
