Southern MD firefighter responds to fire at his own home
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This (Friday) morning the Solomons Volunteers and neighboring departments responded to a working house fire. Upon arrival we found out that it was the home of one of our own. We are blessed that the firefighter himself was on duty at the station at the time. He responded to the call on our Engine 31 to assit with the extinguishment. Crews from Solomons and neighboring departments worked hard to save what precious belongs were left. Michael Heim is a dedicated member of the Solomons Volunteer Rescue Squad and Fire Department for 15 years. He is dedicated member of the county for even longer. Unfortunately everything was a total loss at the house. The department and the Red Cross are working hard to help him. May individuals expressed sincere interest in helping also. We at Solomons have started an Official Paypal account that Michael can access to get what funds he needs to get his feet back on the ground. If interested in donating please click the paypal link below. (Donate here)
We at Solomons as always are grateful for all the community support that has been provided to our member in his time of need.
Thank You,
Solomons Volunteers
A volunteer firefighter from Lusby MD is trying to pick up the pieces of his life after his home burned to the ground.
The heartbreaking detail in this story is that he was responding to that fire with his volunteer team and had no idea it was his own home.
He fought the flames while fighting back emotions as he dealt with the fact that he was watching his life go up in flames.
Now his comrades are coming to his rescue to help raise money to get him back on his feet.
There are two ways to donate: http://www.gofundme.com/lp498g and http://www.svrsfd.org/
The fire was discovered by a neighbor at 5:36 a.m., according to a press release from the Office of the Maryland State Fire Marshal. It originated in the master bedroom of the residence, located at 11443 Rawhide Road, and is believed to be caused by an electrical event involving an outlet. No injuries were reported.
There was no sprinkler system in the home, the release states.
The homeowner, Solomons VRSFD member Mike Heim, was displaced and is being assisted by friends as well as the American Red Cross, the release states.
