Anne Arundel County Fire Department

8501 Veterans Highway Millersville, MD 21108

Phone (410) 222-8200

County Executive Steuart Pittman

Fire Chief Trisha L. Wolford

-NEWS RELEASE-

June 11, 2024

Contact: Captain Jenny Macallair

Office of Public Information

410-222-8305 (Office)

410-222-8746 (Media Line)

Near Drowning - Severna Park, MD

On June 10, 2024, at approximately 7:30 p.m., we received a 911 call from the Whittier Community Pool in Severna Park, MD, advising that a juvenile female had been pulled out of the pool by on-duty lifeguards and was not breathing. The lifeguards immediately began providing medical care, including CPR, to the patient and were able to revive her prior to EMS's arrival. The patient was transported to an area pediatric hospital precautionary. Quick actions by all involved led to a successful outcome!

As we roll into summer, The Anne Arundel County Fire Department wants to remind everyone of the dangers in and around the water. Accidents can happen within seconds; Have a plan, LEARN CPR, and call 911 as soon as the emergency occurs. Visit our website at AACoFD or scan the QR code below for more information.

If you or anyone you know is involved in an emergency and needs support, The Anne Arundel County Crisis Response System is available and can assist with resources and outreach.

Visit AACo Crisis Response Team or call 410-768-5522

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Media Requests After-hours, Weekends & Holidays

The Public Information Officer can be reached on the Media Line at 410-222-8746 (8PIO) or by email at fdmedia-line@aacounty.org. The Media Phone Line is a landline that forwards your call to the cell phone of the PIO and will not accept text messages or display your caller ID. When you call the Media Line, you MUST leave your name and phone number to receive a return call.

Please leave the nature of your request on the voicemail so the PIO can have that information ready for you on their return phone call. After 3 p.m. on weekdays, weekends, and holidays, this service is available only for active emergencies ("breaking news"), including incidents with serious injuries, active fires, or active special operations responses. The PIOs don't have access to fire statistics or incident updates during these times.. Those inquiries may be made Monday through Friday between 7 a.m. and 3 p.m.

If you have any information regarding fires or explosive incidents, please call (410)222-TIPS or use this FORM to submit a report of any fire or explosive incident information. You may remain anonymous using either reporting method.