Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services Temporarily Relocates Hillandale Fire Station 24 Due to Mold Remediation

For Immediate Release: Friday, November 8, 2024

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) has temporarily relocated personnel from Hillandale Fire Station 24, located at 13216 New Hampshire Avenue, due to the detection of mold in the building.

Following a recommendation from the Department of General Services and Montgomery County Risk Management, the station will remain closed to protect the health and safety of firefighters and staff. The closure will not affect emergency services in the Colesville and Hillandale areas.

The mold remediation process has begun and is expected to take approximately four weeks. During this time, neighboring stations will provide continued service to the affected communities.

MCFRS is working closely with the Hillandale Volunteer Fire Department, the Montgomery County Volunteer Fire Rescue Association and the International Association of Firefighters Local 1664 to ensure the safety and well-being of all personnel.

Updates on the progress of the remediation will be provided as the situation develops.

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Release ID: 24-509
Media Contact: Pete Piringer 240-672-4871
Categories: Public Safety