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The death of Captain Laird reminds us of the importance of mayday training, plus learning the signs of an imminent mayday
The firefighters were quickly transported to the hospital, with one firefighter listed as in “serious condition”
A Frederick County fire official said Captain Joshua Laird, 46, issued a mayday after falling through the floor into the basement
Two of the men are facing manslaughter, assault and arson charges in connection to the March 23 fire that killed Spring Valley Firefighter Jared Lloyd
Two firefighters fell through a floor, and a third was hurt while helping one of the others;
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