Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service

An Internationally Accredited Public Safety Agency

NEWS ADVISORY
Richard Bowers, Fire Chief
Executive Office Building, 101 Monroe Street, 12th Floor,
Rockville, Maryland

Assistant Chief Scott Graham, Public Information Officer

Phone: 301-503-6113 – Media line – 240.777.2442

IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 28, 2011

Project Restores the Homes of Those in Need

While Providing a Safety Make-Over
When: Saturday, April 30, 2011
Location: 1414 Thornden Road, Rockville, Maryland
Time: 9:00 a.m.

Rockville - - The Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS) is partnering with
Rebuilding Together Montgomery County (RTMC) and over 1,000 community volunteers to
repair, rehabilitate and provide safety improvements in the homes of 31 low-income
homeowners throughout Montgomery County.

RTMC is one of 200 affiliates participating in a nationwide effort to repair 10,000 homes over
the weekend. Volunteers from local companies, civic groups and congregations will unite to help
area families to install home modifications and make homes safer for area residents.

MCFRS is equipping each of the homes with ten-year smoke alarms and other safety
enhancements. Fire officials will present smoke alarms at a press event scheduled at 9:00 a.m. on
Saturday morning at 1414 Thorndon Road, Rockville, Maryland.

Rebuilding Together Montgomery County (RTMC) is a non-profit, non-sectarian, volunteer

organization dedicated to helping low-income homeowners through home repair. Founded in
1990, Rebuilding Together Montgomery County is one of 200 affiliates of the national
organization. RTMC has utilized over 41,000 volunteers in our 21 year history to make needed
repairs on over 1589 homes. Volunteers have delivered over $14.8 million in home repairs to the
community. For more information, visit www.rebuildingtogethermc.org.
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