Fire Prevention

1 week ago

Stop the Bleed - May is National STOP THE BLEED Month

Learn how to respond when an accident occurs. You could save a life.

The purpose of the STOP THE BLEED® campaign is to make our nation more resilient by better preparing the public to save lives if people nearby are severely bleeding. The person next to a bleeding victim may be the one who’s most likely to save him or her.

Minutes count! Someone who is severely bleeding can bleed to death in as little as 5 minutes. That’s why bleeding control—keeping the blood inside the body—is the purpose of STOP THE BLEED® training.

Preparation is being done by raising awareness and teaching people how to learn three quick actions to control serious bleeding.
1. Apply pressure with your hands
2. Apply dressings and press hard on the wound
3. Apply a tourniquet extremely tightly

The video "A Perfect Stranger" is a powerful reminder that at a moment's notice, any one of us might find ourselves in a situation where we are the help until help arrives. The film calls on all Americans to remake what it means to be a bystander.

The "A Perfect Stranger" video is courtesy of FEMA. youtu.be/qBrMU0sLoHQ

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Thanks for sharing such need to know information!

Upper Montgomery County VFD

2 weeks ago

First Responder Crew modeling the donated face shields from Jones Lane Elementary School ... See MoreSee Less

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Thank you Jones Lane Elementary

Upper Montgomery County VFD

2 weeks ago

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Upper Montgomery County VFD

2 weeks ago

Notice: 4th of July Fireworks

Given the COVID19 pandemic and the outlook for permitting large outdoor gatherings by July, and in the interest of health & safety of our community, and the UMCVFD staff, the Poolesville 4th of July Fireworks are canceled for 2020.

While cancelling the fireworks is disappointing, it is necessary to avoid any potential health risks.

UMCVFD looks forward to the 2021 4th of July Fireworks. ... See MoreSee Less

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