It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of former Frederick County Department of Fire and Rescue Services Lieutenant David B. Millstein, who passed away on February 20, 2026, surrounded by his devoted wife, Cary, and loved ones.

Dave joined FCDFRS in 2004 as a member of Recruit Class 7 and served 14 years with the department, assigned to Stations 2, 20, 15, 12, and 33. A highly skilled Haz-Mat Technician and later becoming a National Registered Paramedic in 2010 and was promoted to Lieutenant in 2014. He was a devoted and respected officer who proudly served the citizens of Frederick County.
After retiring in 2018, Dave continued his service with the United States Fire Administration, holding national leadership roles including Chief of the National Fire Data Center and Chief of the EMS Branch. Dave’s life was defined by service — to his family, his community, and the fire service. Though he was no longer with the division, in the fire service, once you are part of the family, you are always part of the family.

Visitation will be held February 27 at Stauffer Funeral Homes in Frederick, with a funeral service on February 28 at Mount St. Mary’s University Knott Auditorium. Processional route information will be released later this week and a full obituary can be found here: https://www.staufferfuneralhome.com/obitu.../david-millstein

Please keep the Millstein family in your thoughts and prayers.

It is with great sadness that we announce the Line of Duty Death of Retired Fire Captain William “Luto” Lutostanski Jr. on February 17, 2026, following a courageous battle with cancer. Captain Lutostanski proudly served Baltimore County for 26 years. Throughout his distinguished career, he rose through the ranks from EMT/Firefighter to Fire Captain. He retired on February 5, 2026, concluding more than two decades of honorable service to the Baltimore County Fire Department. His leadership, dedication, and commitment to service leave a lasting legacy on our department and the community he faithfully protected. We extend our condolences to the Lutostanski family, and the many members of our department who knew and worked with him. Please keep them and each other in your thoughts during this difficult time.
Viewing and funeral services, department honors, and updates can be found here: https://sites.google.com/view/captainluto
To make a donation to the Lutostanski family visit - https://www.theyardfoundation.org/mayday/lutostanski 

Viewing
Monday, February 23rd, 2026 - 2 to 4PM & 6 to 9PM at Evans Funeral Chapel - 8800 Harford Rd., Parkville MD 21234
Parking at Evans Funeral Chapel with Overflow Parking at St. Ursula's Church across Harford Rd.
*Apparatus MUST use St. Ursula's Lot across Harford Rd.*

Funeral Service - *No interment*
Tuesday, February 24th, 2026 - 11AM at St. Ursula's Catholic Church - 8801 Harford Rd., Parkville MD 21234
*Sea of Blue to form in front of St. Ursula at 1015hrs* -Uniformed Personnel to Report at 1000hrs-(*NO EARLIER THAN 0930HRS *)
Parking for passenger vehicles at St. Ursula's Church with Overflow Parking at St. John's Lutheran
*Apparatus to park along NB Harford Rd.*

Repast to immediately follow service at Das Bierhalle - 9527 Harford Rd., Parkville MD 21234