Firefighter rescued from deadly Baltimore fire describes harrowing moments inside burning rowhome

January 24, 2022, should have been just another day at work for John McMaster, but now it’s a day forever ingrained in his mind.
It’s the day his career with the Baltimore City Fire Department came to an end.
"It took my job from me. I love that job. I love the men and women I work with within the Baltimore City Fire Department,” he said.
The call came early in the morning for a two-alarm fire on Stricker Street.
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[@jamespoggi4813]

All of you are heroes.

[@Baltimoreboy36]

I have a great respect for firefighters…

[@anniesue4456]

So sorry.

[@TheWpafirephotograph]

Praying for you brother 🙏🚒

[@jaybae7315]

Wow. Perhaps there needs to be a new policy in how fires are addressed because it seems like there are flaws in the current way of doin things. 🤷🏽‍♀️

[@MelE33]

This still bothers me. I am a firefighter myself ..I'm from Baltimore, but I do not work for the department. I still keep you all in my prayers and thoughts Stay strong, McMaster.

[@JB91710]

The horrific leadership in the USA fire service is the reason for the high LODD rate. The vast majority of firefighter deaths are preventable just by using common sense and logic rather than reacting to emotions.

[@FJB-TRUMP2024]

THE RED SQUARES ARE BEING TAKING OFF BY HOME OWNERS I LIVE ON BONAPARTE WE HAD A LOT OF RED SQUARE HOUSE ON OUR STREET BUT HOME OWNERS CAME TOOK THE OFF OF THE ABANDON HOUSES

[@fatdaddio3796]

Didn’t know it was vacant? It was covered in plywood, they had to remove it to get in.

[@mac11daddy6]

Most firefighters volunteer. They don’t get paid. That’s a different kind of calling

[@anniesue4456]

The city hasnt done anything about vacant nuildings gor at least 25 years

[@cherylm2C6671]

Is it because of asbestos, or a security issue area?