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From PGFD’s Chief Spokesman Mark Brady:
A press conference with just about every print, television and radio media outlet in the Washington-Baltimore Region present to document this important day, Volunteer Sergeant Kevin O’Toole stepped outside of the hospital for the first time since he was admitted 55 days ago. A significant day in Kevin’s recovery; being discharged from the hospital and starting the next phase as an out patient for the next several months.
Kevin O’Toole, 21 years of age, has been hospitalized since he sustained 2nd and 3rd degree burns while battling a Riverdale house fire on February 24. At about 1:30 pm, Kevin was brought from the Burn Unit of Medstar Washington Hospital Center downstairs where he stepped out of the wheelchair. He walked gingerly with his parents, Jeff and Jane O’Toole, Bladensburg Fire Chief Randy Kuenzil and Jason Woods from the DC Firefighters Burn Foundation. He greeted fellow members as they stood by Truck 809 and then he made his way to the microphone. Sergeant O’Toole was very gracious in responding to questions about his injuries, recovery process and future plans. Volunteer Chief Kuenzil and Burn Foundation President Woods also provided comments concerning Kevin’s stay at the hospital and recovery.
Prince George’s County Fire Chief Marc Bashoor visited Kevin earlier in the day and wished him the best in his recovery process.
Kevin O’Toole boarded the front seat of Truck 809, the unit that brought him to the house fire where he was injured. Bladensburg’s ladder truck, 2 engines and 2 chiefs buggies departed the hospital en route back to the Fire/EMS Station. He was greeted at the station by a host of firefighters from Bladensburg and other surrounding stations. Kevin’s return now closes the operational aspect of the call now that everyone has gone home.
Kevin will join his parents as they travel back to Bethpage, New York in the morning. He will continue his out patient treatment and physical therapy in Bethpage.
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Also on STATter911 …
- Bladensburg VFD’s Kevin O’Toole to be released from burn unit this afternoon. Injured in Prince George’s County, MD house fire almost two-months-ago. – April 20, 2012
- Latest from PGFD: Bladensburg VFD Firefighters Ethan Sorrell & Kevin O’Toole both in critical condition with burns. – February 25, 2012
- Injured PGFD firefighters honored by MD Rep. Donna Edwards. Kevin O’Toole returns to Bladensburg firehouse. – June 13, 2012
- UPDATED – Latest on PGFD injured firefighters: Bladensburg firefighters have a brief visit with each other. Parents meet the press. Interviews with firefighters who were inside home. – February 26, 2012
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Prayers for a speedy and full recovery.
Way to go brother. I can only imagine the hell you been through and have to go trough with the burn treatments. God has brought through this far he will bring you trough total recovery. God Bless and though we dont know each other if you ever need to talk or vent just hit me up. your a hero and a life savor thank you for your dedication and service.
Outstanding!! Finally getting to go home is huge. Glad to see you make it out of the hospital and onto a speedy recovery. I salute you sir!
This youing man Lives to serve the citizens another day. It is always wonderful when someone who has suffered the serious Burns as you survive and walk out of the Hospital under your own power and Beliefs. I am inclined to believe you will make a full recovery, and once again ready to go out in the community to help those in need. You, young man are a True Professional in the most sincerest means as a Fire/EMS Family member. Your survival happened not only by the Blessings of our Faith in you as a person but also everyone’s Faith in our Heavenly Father to bring you back home. Keep strong, your rehabilitation will bring to light just how your Faith and Belief in yourself is. The Fire/EMS Service is a Time Honored Professional Community Oriented Service, whether a Career and/or Volunteer member puts themselves in a Sacrifice situation. You have spoken volumes by your committment to ensure no one was and is today in a Burning Structure needing help. Take Care//Be Well My Friend
I Salute you Sir