The Baltimore City Fire Department is grieving the loss of active Firefighter Timothy Spielman of Engine Company 20, whose death was announced Monday. Colleagues described the news as devastating and have asked the public to respect the privacy of his family and fellow firefighters as they mourn.
Department Statement
In a statement shared on social media, the department wrote, “We extend our heartfelt condolences to the Spielman family,” and urged the community to keep his relatives and Baltimore City Fire Department members in their thoughts, according to Fox Baltimore.
Career and Assignments
Public payroll data lists Spielman as joining the Baltimore City Fire Department on August 13, 2003, giving him more than twenty years of service, according to OpenPayrolls. City station information places Engine 20, Truck 18, and Medic 8 at Station 18 on West North Avenue, per MapQuest.
What We Know So Far
According to Fox Baltimore, the department’s public statement did not include information about the circumstances of Spielman’s death or any funeral plans. As of Monday night, officials had not released additional details. Hoodline will update this story if authorities or the family share further information.
