On Wednesday, May 28, a 21-year-old volunteer firefighter from two Maryland companies lost his life in a collision with a parked tractor-trailer in Pennsylvania.
According to the Pennsylvania State Police, Joscelynne Pannone lost control on the wet road while driving south on I-81 in Daughin County and collided with the rear of a parked tractor-trailer on the right shoulder. At the scene, Pannone was declared deceased.
Pannone, an active EMT and fireman, received condolences from the Woodlawn Volunteer Fire Company in Baltimore County. Pannone also served on the volunteer fire department in Waldorf.
“Please keep her family, friends, and both fire department agencies in your hearts and prayers,” the Woodlawn Volunteer Fire Company stated. “She will truly be missed by many.”
She joined the Waldorf Volunteer Fire Department in 2023, according to the department. She has served with the Volunteer Fire Department of Potomac Heights.
“During her time at Waldorf, Joscelynne assisted with the fire prevention program at Company 3, in addition to providing emergency services even while she was continuing her education,” the Waldorf Volunteer Fire Company stated. “Please keep her family, and friends in your thoughts and prayers.”
Baltimore is still grieving the loss of two firefighters
Two firemen lost their lives as a result of medical crises they encountered while performing their duties, and the Baltimore fire department is still in mourning.
On Friday, May 16, Firefighter Charles Mudra and Lt. Mark Dranbauer passed away.
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According to Baltimore Fire Chief James Wallace, Lt. Dranbauer, a 23-year member of the Baltimore City Fire Department, experienced a medical emergency while 30 to 40 feet up on a ladder.
Despite falling backward, he managed to stay on the aerial ladder until he was helped down by other firefighters. Four days later, he passed away in the hospital.
After 17 years with the fire department, Mudra experienced a medical problem during a Fire Academy skills training session. At Johns Hopkins Hospital, the driver of the department’s emergency vehicle was declared deceased.
