Line of Duty Deaths Database

Mark Dranbauer
Name
Mark Dranbauer
Local
L0964, Baltimore Fire Officers Association
Gender
Male
Age
44
District
04
Occupation
Lieutenant
Type of Duty
Fire Suppression
Fatal Injury Cause
Overexertion/Stress/Strain - While Climbing Not Classified Above
Nature of Fatal Injury
Other/Miscellaneous - Heart (Other)
Date of Death
5/17/2025
Year Placed On Wall
2026
Multiple Line of Duty Incident
No information available
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City/State
Date
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Website Comments
It is with deepest regret and sorrow that we report the line-of-duty death of Lieutenant Mark Dranbauer, IAFF 4th District Local 964 – Baltimore, Maryland. Brother Dranbauer, 44, passed away on May 17, 2025, after suffering a medical emergency.



Visitation will take place on Friday, May 23, from 3 p.m. until 9 p.m. at Schimunek Funeral Home, 610 W. MacPhail Road, Bel Air, Maryland 21014. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, May 24, at 11 a.m. at Mountain Christian Church, 1824 Mountain Road, Joppa, Maryland 21085.



Expressions of sympathy and condolences for the family and the Local can be sent to IAFF Local 964, 1030 S Linwood Ave, Baltimore, MD 21224.
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Biographical Comments
On Monday May 12, 2025, 44-year-old Lieutenant Mark Dranbauer Jr., a 23-year veteran of the Baltimore City Fire Department, suffered a medical emergency while serving the people of Baltimore City.
It is with great sadness that we were made aware that the injuries suffered are too catastrophic to sustain life. As such, Lt. Dranbauer has elected to continue to save lives. He is currently on life support, allowing time for his organs to be carefully prepared for donation, in accordance with his selfless wishes. Even after death, Lt. Dranbauer continues to think of others as his tissues and organs will be donated and will save an estimated 70 lives.
Mark is survived by his son, James, his parents Mark and Robin Dranbauer, his sister Kate Smith, and his nephew Gabriel Smith and niece Raelynn Smith. Mark was beyond loved and is also survived by countless cousins, relatives, and, of course, his brothers and sisters of the Baltimore City Fire Department.
Funeral service information will be provided as it becomes available. The Dranbauer family is eternally grateful for all prayers and offers of support during this immensely difficult time.
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