MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) --To celebrate the life of Montgomery County Master Firefighter Christopher Higgins, the Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) will hold a procession of honor on Tuesday. In a post on X, Pete Pringer, a spokesperson for MCFRS, said the procession will begin at the Office of the Medical Examiner in Baltimore around 10 a.m. and end at the McCulley Funeral Home in Pasadena. Photograph of MCFRS Master Firefighter Christopher Higgins. (Courtesy: The Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service) PREVIOUS COVERAGE | Officials identify Montgomery County firefighter who died after responding to fire at home in Laurel As the procession continues, it will pass several fire stations, including Takoma Park, Glenmont, and Burtonsville, before moving through Anne Arundel County and Earleigh Heights. Higgins' fellow shift members and family will accompany him along his journey to the funeral home. According to officials, Higgins collapsed while responding to a fire at a home in Laurel on Jan. 11. First responders performed CPR on Higgins before he was taken to the hospital, where he died. He was 46 years old. Officials said Higgins served Montgomery County for over two decades and also volunteered in Anne Arundel County. PREVIOUS COVERAGE | Montgomery County community mourns loss of firefighter who died in line of duty Those closest to him said he was inspiring and loved being a firefighter. Officials described Higgins as a loving husband, father, and mentor to members of the fire service community. "In keeping with the family’s wishes, it is respectfully requested that no Fire Department personnel other than those assigned to the procession attend at the Medical Examiner's office in Baltimore or the Funeral Home in Anne Arundel County," said the MCFRS. Members of the community who wish to honor Higgins can pay their respects only at the designated locations, either at fire stations or safe areas along the procession's route.