Firefighters return home from MedStar Burn Center

 
By Assistant Chief Jonathan Riffe
September 30, 2005
 

Both firefighters that were injured in the September 24th accident have returned home. Both F/F R. Rountree Sr and his son R. Rountree Jr are back at home recovering from the burns they received as a result of the vehicle explosion. Rountree Jr returned home after spending one day in the Burn Center. His father spent three days in Intensive Care and has finally returned home also. Both father and son will make a full recovery and have both promised to continue riding once they are turned over by the doctor's. Since being at the hospital, several officers and firefighters have been at their bedside. The firefighters from Huntingtown have now taken all of their household duties so they can take time to rest.

Many thanks once again to the community and neighboring fire departments for their outreach in this time of need. Rountree's---We're glad to have you back!!!!