Howard County Fire & Rescue Honor Guard

03/26/2026

What a privilege it is to know Brent and see him each year at the Annual International Association of Fire Fighters Fallen Firefighters Memorial in Colorado Springs.

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March 25, 2026 -- Brent R. Jones honored for more than 30 years of professional service

02/13/2026

Our hearts go out to our neighbors of Fairfax County Professional Firefighters.

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02/07/2026

We join DC Fire and EMS and the entire firefighting community as you mourn the line-of-duty loss of Firefighter Howard Bennett.

The Department regrets to announce the line-of-duty death of Battalion Fire Chief Keith T. Long, who passed away suddenly, on Wednesday, February 4, 2026.

Battalion Chief Long was appointed to the Department on 12/19/1988. Battalion Fire Chief Long was currently serving as a Safety Battalion Chief at the time of his passing.

Battalion Fire Chief Long served the residents and visitors of the District for 38 years.

02/07/2026

Our hearts are with Camden Local 788 as you mourn the line-of-duty loss of Firefighter Howard Bennett.

🕯️ LINE-OF-DUTY DEATH 🕯️
Today, we are grieving the line-of-duty death of one of our brothers. This is a heartbreaking loss for our fire family and for the City we proudly serve.
He was a dedicated firefighter who answered the call without hesitation — serving with honor, courage, and selflessness.
The outpouring of support from firefighters, law enforcement, elected officials, neighboring departments, and our community has been truly unbelievable. We are deeply grateful for every message, prayer, and show of solidarity.
We will stand shoulder to shoulder in honoring his sacrifice, supporting his family, and carrying his memory with us every time the bell rings.
He will never be forgotten.
🕯️🚒
— IAFF Local 788

01/13/2026

Today, members of HCDFRS Honor Guard joined police and fire across the state to remember Detective Paul Hoke. May he be remembered with honor.

On January 2, 2026, Detective Paul Hoke passed away in Baltimore, Maryland beloved father of Dylan Hoke, Kathryn Hobson and stepfather of James and Jordan Holston devoted son of Linda Nilles and Robert Hoke loving brother of Scott Hoke and Jessica Fiedler dear partner of Elizabeth Bowers also surviv...

01/10/2026

It is with the heaviest of hearts that we announce the passing of Master Firefighter Bernard Arnold while off duty. Throughout his 26 years at HCDFRS, Master Firefighter Arnold primarily worked at Stations 8 and 13 in Ellicott City and Glenwood and was known for his big smile and a sense of humor that could put anyone at ease.

The impact that he made on his coworkers, department, and community will never be forgotten. Please keep his family, friends, and colleagues in your thoughts. More information on arrangements will be forthcoming.

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Arrangements update (1/20/26): Arrangements for MFF Bernard Arnold will be provided by Wylie Funeral Home, 9200 Liberty Road, Randallstown, MD 21133.

Family will receive visitors: Thursday, January 29, 2026 from 4:30 pm to 8:00 pm.

Funeral:
- Wake: Friday, January 30, 2026 from 9:00 am to 9:30 am
- Service: Friday, January 30, 2026 from 9:30 am to 11:00 am

Interment with military honors: Immediately following the funeral service at Garrison Forest Veterans Cemetery, 11501 Garrison Forest Road, Owings Mills, MD 21117.

Repast details are being arranged and will be made known during the funeral service.

09/20/2025

My “WHY” by Jessica Csitar

09/20/2025

IAFF members of the Howard County Honor Guard along with President Marasco attended today’s memorial in Colorado Springs. Thank you to Howard County Professional Fire Fighters Association, Howard County Fire Officers Association and Howard County Department of Fire and Rescue Services for supporting our trip.

09/20/2025

Today our team honors the 311 fallen in Colorado Springs at the Annual IAFF fallen Firefighters Memorial. Each name has been carefully etched into the granite walls. Watch the live video below to join us remembering the members who gave the ultimate sacrifice.

Our Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial is an annual event that honors the memory of our brothers and sisters who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. T...

01/20/2025

Today marks 10 years since we lost a great one. Remembering Nick Garner.

Today we remember Brother Nick Garner. Nick passed away on January 20, 2015 after a courageous battle with cancer.

01/17/2025

The Command Staff for HCHG met this morning to review 2024 and lay out our agenda for 2025. Thank you to Karl and Tony Young for their continued support and Fredy for the excellent service. See you next time!

06/11/2024

Arrangements for past Chief Ray Wines, Life Member of Savage VFC have been finalized and are noted below.

Please note that the visitations, fire department memorial service, funeral service, and repast will all take place at the Savage Volunteer Fire Company located at 8521 Corridor Road, Savage, MD 20763.

VISITATIONS - Tuesday, June 11, 2024 from 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

FIRE DEPARTMENT MEMORIAL SERVICE - Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 7:00 PM

FUNERAL SERVICE - Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 10:00 AM.

REPAST - Wednesday, June 12, 2024 following Funeral Service.

View Raymond C. Wines's obituary, send flowers and sign the guestbook.