(Hurlock, MD) – A Maryland state trooper possibly saved the life of an Eastern Shore man this morning after entering the man’s burning home in Dorchester County, finding him on the second floor and leading him to safety.
The man is identified as Jim H. Malone, 53, of the 100-block of Maryland Avenue, Hurlock, Md. He was treated at the scene for smoke inhalation by EMS units from Dorchester County and is said to be in good condition.
Shortly before 7:00 a.m. today, Trooper First Class R. Singleton, of the Easton Barracks, was on patrol in the Hurlock area of Dorchester County. He heard a broadcast for fire and EMS units being dispatched for a house fire at the above address. TFC Singleton was nearby and immediately responded.
Arriving before fire personnel, TFC Singleton was told there was a man, later identified as Malone, still inside the burning residence. The trooper entered the fire and smoke filled house and began a search for the missing man.
TFC Singleton found the man in his bedroom on the second floor. Malone was coughing and choking from the smoke and had become disoriented from smoke inhalation. TFC Singleton led Malone through the smoke and out of the house to safety.
EMS personnel also treated TFC Singleton at the scene for smoke inhalation. He was found to be in good condition and returned to his road patrol duties.
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