VISITATION
Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department
- Wednesday, July 05, 2023
- 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM
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- 24801 Three Notch Road
Hollywood, MD 20636
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FIREMAN’S PRAYERS
Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department
- Wednesday, July 05, 2023
- 7:00 PM
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- 24801 Three Notch Road
Hollywood, MD 20636
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FUNERAL SERVICE
Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department
- Thursday, July 06, 2023
- 10:00 AM
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- 24801 Three Notch Road
Hollywood, MD 20636
Governor Moore Orders Flags to be Lowered to Half Staff in Honor of Firefighter Brice C. Trossbach
ANNAPOLIS, MD — Governor Wes Moore today ordered the United States Flag and Maryland Flag to be lowered in memory of Firefighter Brice C. Trossbach, who died in the line of duty on Tuesday, June 27 in St. Mary’s County. The flags will be lowered until sunset on the day of interment.
“My prayers are with the Trossbach family and the Naval District Washington Fire Department. Firefighter Trossbach’s legacy will remain in our hearts,” said Gov. Moore. “Today and everyday, we honor Firefighter Trossbach and his service to Maryland.”
Leonardtown Volunteer Fire Department Chief Chris Bell announces the death of Firefighter Brice Trossbach.
This is the first line of duty death in St. Mary’s County
With profound sadness, we announce the passing of one of our own, Firefighter Brice Trossbach. Brice died in the line of duty while responding to a structure fire in Leonardtown with the Naval District Washington Fire Department, where he was a career firefighter.
“Being a firefighter is not just a job but a calling. Brice Trossbach answered the call, and we will forever be grateful,” said Chief Chris Bell. “Right now, words cannot convey the loss we are feeling, nor can they convey the pain we feel for his family. So, we will stand with them, extend our arms to support them, and lift our prayers for their peace and comfort. Our deepest sympathies to the Trossbach family.”
Brice has been a member of the St. Mary’s County volunteer firefighting family since he was 16.
NAS Patuxent River Mourns Loss of Firefighter Brice C. Trossbach
FROM WJLA ABC 7 NEWS: While responding, a firefighter from Naval District Washington Fire Department (NDWFD) at Pax River NAS, was on the first floor and fell into the basement. He was rushed to the hospital where he later died, officials said.
“Tragically, this morning we were informed that we lost a shipmate and firefighter that’s assigned to the Patuxent River Naval Air Station,” said Derrick Kingsley, Commanding Officer with the U.S. Navy, during a press conference.
#UPDATE (6/27/23 @ 1218 p.m) – Fire Investigators continue to comb through the remains of the home in Leonardtown that claimed the life of a firefighter earlier this morning. This will be an extended operation, and every resource of our agency, along with our partners, will be used to provide answers.
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The OSFM has 15 investigators, a quarter of our personnel, actively investigating the cause of the fire that claimed the life Naval Air Station Patuxent River firefighter.
Investigators from ATF, Official Prince George’s County Fire/EMS Department Page, and Anne Arundel County Fire / Explosives Investigation Unit are assisting us. This is an active scene and will update ASAP.
Additionally, a volunteer firefighter from Leonardtown Volunteer Fire Department Company 1 is being treated at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries sustained in the fire, officials said.
Several fire departments were on the scene to assist in the blaze.
Alkire said the home is a complete loss. As of Tuesday afternoon, there is a quarter of the marshal’s office at the scene investigating the circumstances.
Alkire also said the family in the home heard a loud “boom” before they heard the fire. Preliminary officials believe there is a possibility that the incident was weather-related — a possible lightning strike.
Investigators are interviewing multiple homeowners and plan to pull a lightning strike report before making a final determination. The origin and cause still remain under investigation.
Robinson Barnes bar in Ridge, Md., with St. Mary's Sheriff Detective Cpl Ted Belleavoine and Maryland State Trooper at murder during Valentines Day dance.
