Officials identify Montgomery County firefighter who died

Montgomery County firefighter dies during house fire Saturday: ‘It was in his blood to serve’
A Montgomery County firefighter died after battling a house fire in Laurel on Saturday night. The firefighter was identified as 47-year-old Chris Higgins, a 22-year veteran with Montgomery Fire & Rescue Service, by Chief Corey Smedley.
Montgomery County firefighter dies in the line of duty
A Montgomery County firefighter died Saturday in the line of duty, officials confirmed. Christopher Higgins, the 46-year-old firefighter, was assisting at a house fire in Laurel, Maryland, when he collapsed and was rushed to White Oak Medical Center in Silver Spring.
Officials identify Montgomery County firefighter who died after responding to fire at home in Laurel
Fire officials in Montgomery County have identified the firefighter who died after they responded to a fire at a home in Laurel on Saturday. In a press conference Sunday afternoon, Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS) Fire Chief Corey Smedley identified the firefighter as 46-year-old Master Firefighter
Montgomery County community mourns loss of firefighter who died in line of duty
The Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS) community is mourning the loss of Master Firefighter Christopher Higgins, 46, who died in the line of duty Saturday while responding to a mutual aid call in Prince George’s County.
Procession to honor Montgomery County firefighter who died in line of duty
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) –To celebrate the life of Montgomery County Master Firefighter Christopher Higgins, the Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) will hold a procession of honor on Tuesday.

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Montgomery County firefighters escort fallen colleague to Anne Arundel County
A procession of Montgomery County, Maryland firefighters escorted the body of their fallen colleague Chris Higgins from ...
Human remains found in burnt vehicle in Conroe, Montgomery County authorities investigate
CONROE, Texas (KBTX) - A death investigation is underway in Montgomery County after sheriff’s deputies responded to a report of “possible human remains” in Conroe on Monday. The Montgomery County ...