U.S. Fire Administration

The U.S. Fire Administration has announced the official line of duty death of Firefighter/Paramedic Mark. G. Falkenhan, 43, of the Lutherville Volunteer Fire Company/Baltimore County Fire Department on January 19, 2011.

Firefighter Falkenhan died from injuries sustained when he became caught and trapped by rapidly progressing fire conditions in a multi-story residential apartment building.

Firefighter Falkenhan called a mayday about 20 minutes into the call. He was on the third floor, searching for fire victims. His partner was able to escape through a window on the third floor. Firefighters found Falkenhan near the balcony and delivered him to paramedics, who administered advanced life support measures and transported him to St. Joseph Medical Center.

Fire crews rescued two civilians who critically injured. An adult female was transported to the Johns Hopkins Bayview Burn Center, and an adult male was transported to Sinai Hospital.
The fire was contained by firefighters to a single garden-apartment building.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation by authorities.

Funeral Arrangements:
Pending

Memorial Fund Contact and Address:
Pending