Fallen Heroes Day honors members of Maryland s public safety community who died in the line of duty
Pandemic brings changes to a 36-year tradition
Fallen Heroes Day
and last updated 2021-05-07 11:54:35-04
TIMMONIUM, Md. â Friday is the 36th annual Fallen Heroes Day.
It s a day which honors police officers, firefighters, and other emergency personnel who died in the line of duty.
The annual event is the only statewide ceremony in the nation that brings together all segments of the public safety community.
The Fallen Heroes Day ceremony is usually open to the public. Because of the pandemic, only family members of those killed in the line of duty will be allowed to attend in person this year.
No one was injured when a house in Taneytown caught fire Sunday morning, according to a notice of investigation by the Office of the State Fire Marshal.
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Frequently the leadership of a community is also the leadership of the fire company – and the fire hall often becomes the center of its community. One such central component of community life will be celebrated next month, as the Pleasant Valley Fire Company marks its 90th year of community service.