Md. Flags At Half-Staff To Honor Frederick Co. Firefighter
A Frederick County firefighter has died in the line of duty.
Fire and Rescue Captain Joshua Laird died at the scene of a residential fire. He was a 21-year veteran of the force.
Governor Larry Hogan said Thursday that state and US flags in Maryland are flying at half-staff in tribute to Captain Laird. Flags will remain at half-staff until sunset on the day of interment.
“Maryland has lost another of our true heroesā€”Captain Joshua Laird, a 21-year veteran of the Frederick County Division of Fire and Rescue Services, lost his life in the line of duty yesterday while bravely responding to a fire in Ijamsville. On behalf of all Marylanders, we extend our heartfelt condolences to his family, his fellow firefighters, and to all those who loved him,” Hogan said.
