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Police & Fire
One Firefighter Killed, Four Others Injured Battling Intense Baltimore Rowhome Fire
Maryland is in mourning after one firefighter died and sever others were injured battling a massive rowhouse blaze. Several homes went up in flames on Thursday afternoon in Baltimore, and the furious fire claimed the life of one and left at least four other with various burns and other injuries, according to city officials. The firefighter's name has not been released, pending the notification of his family. "Tonight, it is with a heavy heart that I must announce one member has tragically perished as a result of his injuries," Baltimore Fire Chief James Wallace said during a briefing. Sh…
Obituaries
Funeral Arrangements Announced For Fallen Baltimore City Firefighter Juan Wilson
The Baltimore Firefighters IAFF Local 734 announced funeral arrangements for a paramedic and firefighter who suffered a medical emergency while on the job and died late last month. Visitation for Juan Wilson will be held between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 14, and Tuesday, Nov. 15 at the Wylie Funeral Home on Liberty Road in Randallstown. The following day, there will be a Line of Duty Memorial Service at the New Antioch Baptist Church of Randallstown on Old Court Road, with a planned uniformed fire department lineup at 9 a.m. and the service will begin at 10:30…
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D.C. Fire Department Announces Death of Firefighter With 19 Years Of Service
The D.C. fire department announced this week that a 19-year veteran of the department has died. Firefighter Dejuan Woodland passed away from a medical issue on Wednesday, June 29, a department spokesperson said. Woodland joined D.C. Fire and EMS in 2003 and was stationed on Truck 2 during his entire tenure, a tweet announcing his death said. Fire officials are meeting with Woodland's family on Thursday to discuss how the department can help. They do not plan to release any more information until after speaking with them. #DCsBravest are deeply saddened to announce the death of Activ…
Obituaries
Baltimore Firefighter Preston Coddington Dies Suddenly
The Baltimore City Fire Department is mourning the loss of one of its own. Preston Coddington, an EMT and firefighter, died suddenly on March 18, according to his obituary. His department said that he was involved in an off-duty vehicle crash. "Preston loved large," reads a GoFundMe page launched for his family. "He embodied goodness." Coddington was also a tattoo artist and motorcyclist. More than $45,000 had been raised on the campaign as of Monday, March 28. Preston was preceded in death by his father, Charles E. Coddington. He is survived by his wife Sarah E. Cod…
Obituaries
'Life Member': Volunteer Firefighter From Maryland Dies
A longtime member of the Riverdale Volunteer Fire Department has died after 31 years of service. Gerard M. Dixon Sr. served the community as a firefighter, rescue captain, engine lieutenant and captain, vice president, and member of the board of directors of the department, according to Prince George's County Fire/EMS. A cause of death was not immediately released. During his time as a firefighter, he received a number of letters of commendation and unit citations. Several mourners have posted about his passing on Facebook, Jimmy Fremeau writes: "This guy will be truly missed, I will al…
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