Twenty years ago today, on January 12th 1992, Prince George’s County (Maryland) Engine Company 27 (Morningside VFD) was dispatched to 3807 Walls Lane in their due area for a fire. Firefighter Kenneth Michael Hedrick was riding the Engine that day and responded on the run. Kenny entered the house and rescued a 7 year old boy who was trapped inside. Kenny went back inside to search for other reported trapped occupants. While searching the basement Kenny became trapped under debris and died in the Line of Duty.
Kenny’s Mom & Dad (Former Fire Chief Les, and Cathy) were and are still active members at Company 27. They are also both active members of the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation and MANY of you know the wonderful Cathy Hedrick, Kenny’s Mom and active staffer with the NFFF. Members of Co.27 along with Prince George’s County will be honoring the memory of Kenny today.
