BALTIMORE — The family of a Baltimore City firefighter who was critically injured during a fire earlier this week released a statement on his condition through the fire officers’ union.
The Baltimore Fire Officers IAFF Local 964 posted on social media that Lt. Mark Dranbauer’s family was made aware that his injuries were determined to be non-survivable.
“He is currently on life support, allowing time for his organs to be carefully prepared for donation, in accordance with his selfless wishes,” the union statement read. “Even after death, Lt. Dranbauer continues to think of others as his tissues and organs will be donated and will save an estimated 70 lives.”
Lt. Dranbauer experienced a medical emergency while on an aerial ladder during a fire on Saratoga Street.
Dranbauer is survived by his son, James; his parents, Mark and Robin Dranbauer; his sister, Kate Smith; his nephew, Gabriel Smith; and niece, Raelynn Smith. He is also remembered by numerous extended family members and his brothers and sisters in the Baltimore City Fire Department.
Funeral arrangements are pending and will be announced when available.
The Dranbauer family has expressed deep gratitude for the outpouring of prayers and support during this difficult time.
