Richlandtown Fire Police Officer Todd Koch died serving his community.
Richlandtown firefighters are mourning the loss of a dedicated fire police officer.
On Monday, Fire Police Officer Todd Koch suffered a severe respiratory attack while responding to an emergency. He subsequently went into cardiac arrest. Despite immediate treatment, he did not survive.
"Todd was a dedicated and valued member of the Richlandtown Fire Company and served the community with commitment and pride. His willingness to answer the call to help others reflects the selflessness that defines the fire service," according to a statement posted on the department's Facebook page.
Susan Nicol is the news editor for Firehouse.com. She is a life member and active with the Brunswick Volunteer Ambulance & Rescue Company, Oxford Fire Company and Brunswick Vol. Fire Co. Susie has been an EMT in Maryland since 1976. Susie is vice-president of the Frederick County Fire/Rescue Museum. She is on the executive committee of Frederick County Volunteer Fire and Rescue Association. She also is part of the Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems (MIEMSS) Region II EMS Council. Susie is a board member of the American Trauma Society, Maryland Division. Prior to joining the Firehouse team, she was a staff writer for The Frederick News-Post, covering fire, law enforcement, court and legislative issues.
