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Bryan “Hammy” P. Hamilton

Firefighter/EMT

Firefighter/EMT Bryan “Hammy” P. Hamilton contracted COVID-19 while on-duty.  On Friday, January 1, 2021, he passed away at the University of Maryland, Charles Regional Medical Center in La Plata, Maryland, from complications of the virus. 

Fatality status is provisional and may change as USFA contacts State Fire Marshals to verify fatality incident information.

Department information

Naval District of Washington Fire and Emergency Services, Naval Support Facility Indian Head Station 20/21
4193 West Farnum Road
Building 878
Indian Head, Maryland 20640

Chief: Craig Jackson

Age: 42
Rank: Firefighter/EMT
Classification: Career
Incident date: December 14, 2020 7:00 a.m.
Date of death: January 1, 2021
Cause of death: Exposure
Nature of death: Covid-19
Activity type: In-Station Duties
Emergency duty: No
Duty type: Other On-Duty
Fixed property use: Store/Office

Last updated: March 03, 2021

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