UPDATE 5/17/2025 @ 10:55 a.m.: Emergency medical personnel were dispatched at approximately 3:56 a.m., for a male resident experiencing difficulty breathing. Firefighters were dispatched to the scene a short time later to assist with manpower. Upon arrival, the 911 caller was located on an upper-level of the home. While the two EMT’s and four firefighters treated the patient, some began experiencing symptoms, one firefighter got a gas meter from Rescue Engine 92 and upon re-entering the residence, they found readings of over 500 ppm of Carbon Monoxide. All 7 subjects evacuated the residence and while suffering from symptoms, EMT’s rendered aid to the patient while firefighters got dressed in their SCBA gear and began a search of the residence while also evacuating nearby units. Firefighters located a male victim unresponsive on the first floor and removed them from the residence where they immediately initiated life-saving measures, including CPR. Despite continued efforts, the victim was pronounced deceased on the scene. In total, 9 patients were transported with various levels of symptoms. Three were transported to the MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital in Leonardtown by ambulance. The 911 caller (adult victim), one Bay District VFD firefighter and one St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office […]
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