The Frederick County Fire and Rescue Department has announced the line-of-duty death of a recruit firefighter as flags fly at half-mast at the county's public safety building.
Ian T. Strickler, who was a member of Recruit Class #14, suffered a sudden medical event Wednesday morning and later passed away at the Winchester Medical Center, according to a Facebook post.
His passing is being treated as a line-of-duty death with all associated honors and recognitions based on his family’s wishes, the post continues.
"On behalf of Fire and Rescue Chief Steven A. Majchrzak, it is with profound sadness that we announce the Line-Of-Duty Death of Recruit Ian T. Strickler who passed away this morning at 09:52 am at Winchester Medical Center," the post states.
Recruit Class #14 started training on July 3.