Fire and rescue

Montgomery County Fire & Rescue Services

River rescue

Photo Copyright 2006, Roy Sewall

Montgomery County is a centrally located county of Maryland, directly north of Washington, DC. It is home to approximately 927,000 citizens. Montgomery County is bordered on the Southwest by the Potomac River. The River Rescue and Tactical Services (RRATS) team is a 60 person team providing emergency service for swiftwater, ice, and dive rescues requiring their expertise.