Maryland firefighter dies in the line of duty battling a blaze in his Pennsylvania hometown
On December 8, Maryland’s Frederick County Division of Fire and Rescue Services reported the tragic news that they lost one of their own.
It is with profound sadness that The Frederick County Division of Fire and Rescue Services (FCDFRS) announces the death of Firefighter, Zachary Paris. Firefighter Paris died last night from injuries sustained while operating with his volunteer company on a 3-alarm house fire in West Penn Township, Pennsylvania. ~ FCDFRS
Paris is one of two firefighters who died fighting that three-alarm fire in New Tripoli. Marvin Gruber, 59, also perished fighting the same fire. Paris lived and volunteered in New Tripoli but worked as a professional firefighter in Frederick County, according to Fox News in Baltimore.
“There are no words to describe the sadness myself and the members of Frederick County Division of Fire and Rescue Services are feeling today. Not only was Zach someone who was living out his dream of becoming a career firefighter, but he was also living out his dream as a family man”, said Fire Chief Tom Coe.
“We often take for granted that firefighters not only serve members of the community where they work, but many also selflessly contribute to the communities where they live.”
Firefighter Paris was only 36-years-young at the time of his passing and hailed from New Tripoli, Pennsylvania. He died fighting a fire in his hometown. He joined the Frederick County Fire and Rescue family on February 28, 2022.
Paris graduated from the fire academy on September 10, 2022 and was assigned to the Green Valley Fire Station as a member of C Shift. He is survived by his wife, two daughters, sister, and parents.
“Losing another one of our brothers, especially this time of year, is heartbreaking”, said International Association of Firefighters Local 3666 President Stephen Jones. “We stand ready to support his wife and children during this tragic time.”
The Frederick County Division of Fire and Rescue Services asked that we all respect the privacy of the Paris family during this difficult time. Funeral arrangements will be released as soon as they become available.
(Source: FCDFRS)
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