Fire Protection Engineer and BCCRS Battalion Chief Keith Stakes was recently awarded the International Society of Fire Services Instructors (@fireinstructors ) George D. Post Instructor of the Year Award. This award recognizes Keith’s tremendous dedication and contribution to improving the national fire service. Keith found his passion for the fire and…
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Our Fall Newsletter is hitting the streets with plenty of good information about Call Volume and Notable Accomplishments in Operations, Personnel, and Governance BCCRS responded to 8,113 calls in 2022 – an average of more than 22 responses per day and a 16% increase over 2021. More than 100 BCCRS…
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As we celebrate Women’s History Month and the contributions women have made to our nation, the Bethesda-Chevy Chase Rescue Squad is also recognizing the many women who serve their community and neighbors every day. At BCCRS, women play major roles in our operations and leadership. More than 35 women serve…
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Call Volume Jumped 16% Over 2021 Levels Most Frequent Calls Include Auto Accidents, Cardiac Emergencies The EMTs, paramedics and firefighters of the Bethesda-Chevy Chase Rescue Squad responded to 8,113 calls in 2022 – an average of more than 22 responses per day and a 16% increase over 2021. As with…
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The Daily Record is a statewide business and legal newspaper for the state of Maryland. The newspaper also hosts annual events to recognize CEOs, influential Marylanders and Health Care providers among others. This year, the Daily Record has selected Bethesda-Chevy Chase Rescue Squad to receive their annual “Health Care Heroes”…
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While we were not able to hold an in person ceremony, we did take some time during our February Membership meeting to recognize some key contributors to our success in 2021. Please see below: Hiram Musgrove Awards: External: Diana Davis Spencer Foundation Internal: 1st Vice President William Richards Day Staff…
Read MoreThe organizing committee for Chief Master’s Celebration of Life has made the decision to indefinitely postpone the event that was scheduled for this coming Wednesday, December 22 at BCCRS. This was done after consultation with experts. The significant uptick in Covid cases in the Washington Metro area is a concern. …
Read MoreThe Bethesda-Chevy Chase Rescue Squad will end its direct ambulance service to Upper Northwest DC, including operation of the Rescue Squad’s direct emergency telephone line, after December 31, 2021. This decision, made in concert with District of Columbia officials, was announced earlier this year. Click here to read our letter…
Read MoreOn the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, we recognize Life Member Diane Pitts, one of the many Rescue Squad volunteers who responded to the Pentagon on that day, she tells the story of her response in an interview with Rep. Jamie Raskin. Watch her recount the poignant heroism of…
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The Bethesda-Chevy Chase Rescue Squad will end direct emergency medical service to Upper Northwest DC (including operation of the Rescue Squad’s direct emergency telephone line) after December 31, 2021. On or after January 1, 2022, DC residents will need to call 9-1-1 for emergency medical service. The decision came after…
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