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2022 417 742 1159
2021 1,050 1,795 2,845
2020 997 1,655 2,652
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2014 918 1,487 2,405
2013 975 1,775 2,475
2012 990 1,545 2,645
2011 912 1,489 2,401
2010 918 1,540 2,458
2009 947 1,653 2,600
2008 1,006 1,639 2,645
2007 1,010 1,465 2,475
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By Safety Officer Brad Saunders
January 12, 2025
Hughesville Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad would like to extend our condolences to Montgomery County Fire Rescue on the Line of Duty Death of a firefighter while working on the scene of a house fire.
On January 11th, the Prince George’s County Fire Department responded to a structure fire and requested assistance from Montgomery County. Shortly after arrival, a Montgomery County firefighter suffered a medical emergency and was transported to a local hospital, where they ultimately passed.
HVFDEMS would like to send our condolences to the family, friends, co-workers, and crew members who were affected by this incident.
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