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FF/Medic Daniel McGown. PGFD photo.
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UPDATED at 3:59 PM with corrected details from Mark Brady on where FF McGown was found and how he was removed from the house:
A Prince George’s County firefighter is reported in critical but stable condition after being burned during an overnight house fire in Largo, Maryland. 21-year-old Daniel McGown is being treated at the Medstar Burn Unit of the Washington Hospital Center for burns to the face and head. Two other firefighters were also hurt.
McGown is a career firefighter/paramedic with four years on the department. McGown’s sister is also with Prince George’s County Fire/EMS Department and his father is a retired deputy chief.
According to a PGFD statement, “McGown is intubated and sedated. Doctors at the Burn Unit advised that the next 72 hours will be critical in determining his prognosis.”
According to Prince George’s County Fire/EMS Department Chief Spokesman Mark Brady, the fire at 87 Herrington Drive appears to be arson after a vintage Corvette was set on fire under a carport. The fire extended into the kitchen of the single-family-home.
Firefighter McGown was part of a crew of six from Engine 846 (Largo) that responded to the 2:00 AM fire. According to Brady, McGown and two other firefighters took a line to the kitchen area adjacent to the carport. It was there that something happened forcing the firefighters to scatter.
McGown ended up unconscious in the family room (corrected from the living room where the picture window is). A crew from Station 833 (Kentland VFD) heard a PASS device and discovered the downed firefighter. According to Brady a “mayday” was called and Firefighter McGown was carried through a large window in the family room on Side D of the house. Due to McGown’s condition paramedics decided not to wait for a medevac helicopter and drove the firefighter to the burn facility.
Carport on Side B where investigators say the fire started. Mark Brady photo.
The other two firefighters had less serious burns and are expected to be released from the burn unit.
Timothy Bivins a resident and son of the homeowner tells 9NEWS NOW’s Armando Trull the family has been victim to vandals recently.
Daniel McGown’s sister, Kimberly McGown Blackistone, has been a career firefighter and paramedic with PGFD for 7-years. Their father, Bill McGown, retired in 2006 as a deputy chief and is currently the Deputy Director of Public Safety Communications for Prince George’s County (911 center).
The pictures below are from PGFD’s Mark Brady.
Above, Side C of home.
View of the kitchen where firefighters were making their attack on the fire.
Family room where FF McGown was found. Window was used to remove FF McGown to Side D.
Side A of the house.
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Thoughts and Prayers to the injured Brother.
my prayer to family and the firefighter. hope for a speed recovery.
Thoughts and prayers to the injured
firefighters. Hope the crically injured one recovers quickly.
Jack Johnson, I hope your happy, you can't cut Emergency Services. People of P.G. County please wakeup !
My thoughts and prayers go to brother McGown and his family.
You are in my thoughts….
Your are respected and loved….
What does cutting emergency services have to do with this? If you read the story, the Engine had a crew of 6 and as far as I know it can't hold anymore than that.
Pray for my injured friend, do not turn this into a political grandstanding issue….he is a good friend and a good fireman.
My Thoughts and Prayers with the McGown family and the PGFD family. I pray for a speedy recover to my injured brother.
Our Thoughts and Prayers are with you and your family. May God give you strength and comfort during this time. SVFD24.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Firemedic McGown and the PGFD … get well brother!
Good Thoughts for this young firefighter and the Brothers from PG.
St. Louis Fire Department
IAFF L-73
blessing and prayers sent your way. thanks to the brothers and sisters there in the moment of need. our thoughts are with you as well.
Tragic.There is no such thing as a routine fire.
Prayers to the injured.
Pahrump Valley Fire Rescue L4068
Best wishes from Abingdon, MD Volunteers.
Thoughts and Prayers Plainfield,IL Local 4560
Prayers and wishes for a thorough recovery, and comfort for your family and friends.
~C Gough, IAFF-2800, Arlington, VA.
Danny, Hang in there, were thinking about you! Be Strong for him everyone!
Jason White…DVFD, NIH FD Local F-271
May God lead you on your journey back to us. It is not your time.
Hang in there, brother!
Rob
Thoughts and prayers to the injured.
May God's angels watch over the injured firefighters and bring a speedy recovery to all.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to FF McGown, his family, and his brothers in the PGFD.
Our thoughts and prayers to you and Chief McGown we stand at the ready to help in anyway
Capt Bob Murray
BCoFD Special Operations Division
Thoughts and Prayers from the Walter Reed Fire Department.
Go figure, one minute 33 is ripping off face pieces and turning career guys bottles off and the next they are pulling one out…Crazy
Best wishes McGown
best wishes for a speedy recovery
danny you and your family are in my prayers allentown rd vfd co32/47
Our thoughts and prayers are with Brother McGown, the other Brothers and their Families. May God Bless you and watch over you. Carol Stream, IL L3192
all our thoughts and prayers for FF/McGown and family.
Our Prayers and Thoughts will be with the Family and Coworkers Ocoee FD Fl. L3623
I am absolutely elated that FF?Paramedic is now out of ICU. As I understand he is listed as Fair. This is Truely a Blessing. He is a young man at 21 years of age, and he is a fighter. He will get through this terrible ordeal with is belief in himself, and Faith. It is really good to read how many Fire and EMS personnel Career and Volunteer are sending him wishes.I am especially proud to read how many people are there alongside him all the way. The most important positive result in this unforseen tragedy is that Firefighter/Paramedic Daniel McGown will regain his Full Health to continue his Lifelong Love for the Fire and EMS Service. I also firmly believe that the new Fire Chief Eugene Jones will continue to focus his efforts, towards the very best Level of Standard for FIREFIGHTER SAFETY/EVERYONE GOES HOME. I would also like to say Deputy Chief McGown you can feel and Believe you Raised two wonderful Young People. Your Son and Daughter obviously are realizing the Trend and Tradition you so Professionally accomplished in your Career.
Firefighter/Paramedic Daniel McGown, You hang in there with your
Desire to get back with your Brothers and Sisters.
Take Care//Get Well Soon
A Friend in the Fire & EMS Service