Remembering the life of Montgomery County firefighter
In Maryland, many are remembering the life of Master Firefighter Chris Higgins. On Jan. 14, a funeral procession was held to honor Higgins' life. The procession passed multiple fire stations across the state before arriving at his funeral home in Pasadena.
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 provide update after Montgomery County firefighter dies in line of duty
A Montgomery County firefighter died while responding to a call in Laurel early Saturday evening. The firefighter has been identified as Christopher J. Higgans. He was a career firefighter, a 22-year-veteran and he was 46 years old.
‘One of the best’: Montgomery Co. firefighters mourn death of colleague who died battling house fire
Montgomery County fire and rescue officials said a firefighter died after responding to a house fire in neighboring Prince George’s County, Maryland.
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.
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First hearing held to discuss proposed bag ban in Montgomery County
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. - A bill proposing a ban on plastic bags in Montgomery County had its first public hearing Tuesday.
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Montgomery County firefighters escort fallen colleague to Anne Arundel County
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Proposed plastic bag ban and 10-Cent paper bag tax sparks debate in Montgomery County
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Cold emergency alert prompts Montgomery County schools to move activities indoors
As frigid temperatures continue across the DMV, Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) announced that all outdoor activities ...