Lieutenant Jeremy Steven Taylor of the Berkeley County Fire Department was memorialized in remarks that noted his service from 1989 until Nov. 26, 2024, and his listing on the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial in Emmitsburg, Maryland.

Speakers said Taylor served as a life member of the Fountain Volunteer Fire Department and that his career touched many communities. "The recognition of lieutenant Jeremy Steven Taylor, Berkeley County Fire Department. In memory and recognition of his honorable and valued service to Berkeley County Fire Department as a life member of Fountain Volunteer Fire Department, emergency service community, and citizens throughout the many communities he served from 1989 to 11/26/2024. I'm personally grateful, and the State Fire Commission is grateful for his abundant sacrifice, impact, and legacy he has left for his many associations and the lives he has touched throughout his nearly 35 years of science service," an unidentified speaker said.

Another unidentified speaker added, "Jeremy, everybody here knows. He's the real deal. You know his name on the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial in Emmitsburg. That's fair. Never forget."

No motions, votes, or formal actions were recorded in the transcript regarding the recognition. The remarks in the meeting were limited to the memorial recognition and statements of gratitude.