UPDATE – According to recent reports, the injured firefighter, whose identity has not been disclosed, has sadly passed away due to the injuries sustained.
“It is with profound sadness and a heavy heart that NAS Patuxent River announces the tragic loss of one of our brave fire fighters this morning who died in the line of duty while responding to a mutual aid call of a fire in Leonardtown, Md. Our thoughts and deepest condolences go out to his family, friends, and loved ones during this incredibly difficult time.” Naval Air Station Patuxent River posted on Facebook.
LEONARDTOWN, Md. – A firefighter was injured battling a house fire that broke out early Tuesday morning in Leonardtown. Fire and rescue personnel responded to a structure fire on Deer Wood Park Drive in the area of Deer Run Court on June 27, 2023 at approximately 4:06 a.m.
Upon arrival, crews found a home engulfed in smoke and flames. Firefighters entered the home to extinguish the fire, but a mayday was sounded for a missing firefighter on the first floor. The firefighter was later found in the basement, covered in debris with no movement. Crews were able to gain access to the injured firefighter and were carrying him out.
Two MEDEVAC’s were requested and awaited at Leonardtown Middle School. Intersections to Leonardtown Middle School were requested to be closed.
The injured firefighter was transported to MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital by ambulance. Heavy equipment was brought to the scene to remove parts of the structure.
As members of the first alarm responders became fatigued, second alarm responders took over the scene. Firefighters from St. Mary’s, Charles, Calvert, Prince George’s and Anne Arundel Counties responded to the scene.
The Maryland State Fire Marshal has been requested to investigate the incident further. As firefighters remain on the scene, the public is advised to use caution in the area.
We will continue to provide updates as they become available.
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Praying for the firefighters who where injured in the fire. I’m praying for a speedy recovery for the one who made it through and a special prayer for the family of the one who didn’t make it. Sending my condolences 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
Prayers to the family of the fallen firefighter. RIP
Continued prayers for the fallen hero and his family, the injured, as well as all who were/are on scene.
Prayers for all involved! Our hearts go out to all. Our daughter & family in same subdivision. How tragic. ❤️😢🙏😩
mu heart goes out the family and all the men and women that fought along side him. It is a loss for the entire EMS community that will be felt far and wide. God bless them all
So very devasting!!! I’m so sorry for the fire dept. community and especially the family! Why can’t all counties get a paid fire dept? Volunteers are wonderful, but in loss like this, who’s going to support the family left behind? We pay taxes for the paid departments, so why are we not given them? Fire personnel at the ready for a call like this, could have saved the time during the fire to avoid this great loss. Volunteers have go to the department once called then leave out when there are enough people to cover the call. It’s such a time delay. God Bless those who volunteer, but we need paid personnel on hand also.
This is not the time or place for your comments.
It’s not the time for yours, there was nothing wrong with the above comment
Why not? It is true that these people are putting themselves in danger and are not compensated at all
I agree.
so sorry god give you peace