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Condolences
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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