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May 2, 2013 | Staff Writer

Governor Orders Maryland Flag at Half Staff

Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley has ordered the Maryland State Flag flown at half-staff immediately. This is in honor of Firefighter Gene Kirchner, a 7-year-veteran of the Reisterstown Volunteer Fire Company, who died today as a result of injuries suffered in the line of duty. The flag shall continue to be flown at half-staff until sunset […]

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March 10, 2013 | Staff Writer

Car Ax, Firefighter Injured

Gaithersburg and Montgomery County police responded to a personal injury collision that occurred on March 10 at 7:51 p.m. at North Frederick Avenue and Montgomery Village Avenue in Gaithersburg. Several people, including a firefighter, were transported to the hospital with minor injuries, according to Assistant Fire Chief Scott Graham. Gaithersburg Police Officer Dan Lane said […]

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August 10, 2012 | Staff Writer

Anthony Veith with his Citation of Bravery

Citation of Bravery

Montgomery County firefighter Anthony Veith was recognized on Aug. 10 at the public safety awards breakfast with the Citation of Bravery. On Sept. 12, 2011, Veith entered a burning house in Rockville and rescued a 10-year-old boy. The boy was transported to Children’s Hospital and after two weeks of treatment was released to his family […]

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