Fire officials in Montgomery County have identified the firefighter who died after they responded to a fire at a home in Laurel on Saturday. In a press conference Sunday afternoon, Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS) Fire Chief Corey Smedley identified the firefighter as 46-year-old Master Firefighter

In Maryland, many are remembering the life of Master Firefighter Chris Higgins. On Jan. 14, a funeral procession was held to honor Higgins' life. The procession passed multiple fire stations across the state before arriving at his funeral home in Pasadena.

The Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service is remembering Master Firefighter Christopher Higgins after he died in the line of duty.

The Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS) community is mourning the loss of Master Firefighter Christopher Higgins, 46, who died in the line of duty Saturday while responding to a mutual aid call in Prince George’s County.