Howard County Firefighter Loses Battle Against Cancer

HOWARD COUNTY, MD — Emergency responders and communities across Howard County are mourning the loss of firefighter and heavy vehicle operator Brad Scott. Scott served with the Howard County Department of Fire and Rescue Services for 13 years and graduated from Recruit Class 23. He spent most of his career at Banneker Station 7, where he was responsible for driving Engine 71. Scott also volunteered at Claymont Volunteer Fire Department in his hometown of Claymont, Del.

Scott had been battling cancer for the past six years. He passed away Sunday surrounded by family and loved ones.

“Our hearts are heavy over the loss this weekend of Howard County Fire and Rescue Services Firefighter, Brad Scott,” said Howard County Executive Calvin Ball in a statement. “Our condolences are with his family, friends and all his brothers and sisters in HCDFRS. For the past 13 years, he dedicated his life as a public servant and heroic first responder. We are eternally grateful to him and his family for their dedication to our safety and security.”

County Fire Chief William Anuszewski said Scott "certainly left his mark of professionalism."

“He cared for the art of firefighting and was an excellent Heavy Vehicle Operator. More importantly, Brad was an incredible human being who cared for others and loved his wife Charlene and his three girls immensely. He will be missed by all who had the fortune to meet him," Anuszewski said.