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In the Line of Duty
Nathan Flynn, 34 - Columbia, MD
7/23/2018
Name: Nathan Flynn Rank: Firefighter Age: 34 Gender: Male Status: Career Years of Service: 13 Date of Incident: 07/23/2018 Time of Incident: 0200hrs Date of Death: 07/23/2018 Fire Department: Howard County Department of Fire and Rescue Services Address: 6751 Columbia Gateway Drive, Columbia, MD 21046 Fire Department Chief: John S. Butler Incident Description: At approximately 0200hrs, Firefighter Nathan Flynn responded with Howard County Fire and Rescue crews to a residential fire that began after a reported possible lightning strike. When crews arrived, heavy smoke was visible and firefighters began an interior attack on the home. While inside, Flynn fell through the floor and a Mayday was called. Flynn was quickly removed by the Rapid Intervention Team and taken to Howard County General Hospital where he passed away as a result of his injuries. Incident Location: 7000 Block of Woodscape Drive, Columbia, MD