Bill Pascrell Jr., NJ Congressman and Fire Service Advocate, Dies at 87
Pascrell spearheaded the Firefighter Investment and Response Enhancement Act, which delivers grant dollars directly to fire departments across the country.
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Legendary Fire Service Leader Sonny Scarff Passes
John Fenton “Sonny” Scarff III, who brought firefighter safety and fireground operations to new heights, died on July 1, 2024, at age 88.
Dan Noonan, Advocate for Cancer Awareness, Dies
Fellow members of the fire service share their thoughts in memoriam for Danny Noonan, retired FDNY firefighter and tireless advocate for cancer awareness.
FDNY Chaplain Passes Away from 9/11-Related Cancer
FDNY Chaplain Monsignor John Delendick, 74, a 28-year veteran of the department, succumbed to World Trade Center related cancer.
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Fire Engineering Author Paul Shapiro Passes Away
Fire Engineeringand Fire Engineering Books were sad to learn of the passing of longtime magazine and book author Paul Shapiro.
Ronny Coleman, American Fire Service Icon, Passes Away
Ronny J. Coleman, retired fire chief, California State Fire Marshal, and Deputy Director of the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, has passed.
Retired FDIC Drum Major Passes Away
FDIC International is sad to learn that Clayton Eric Thomas, Drum Major Emeritus of the Indianapolis Firefighters Bagpipe Band, passed away on January 31.
Bobby Halton, Fire Engineering Editor in Chief, Passes Away
Chief (Ret.) Bobby Halton, Editor in Chief of Fire Engineering and Educational Director for FDIC International, passed away unexpectedly.
Don Abbott, Longtime Fire Instructor, Passes Away
The staff of Fire Engineering is saddened to learn that Donald Abbott, longtime fire instructor and coordinator of Project Mayday, has passed away.
In Loving Memory of Lila Mae Gillespie
On behalf of FDIC and Clarion Fire & Rescue Group, I am sad to share the news that Lila Mae Gillespie passed away peacefully and surrounded with love on August 30, 2022.
Mike Hudson, Paramedic and Ocean Rescue Specialist, Unexpectedly Passes Away
Mike Hudson, a “pillar” of ocean rescue in New Jersey and around the world, is being mourned after his sudden passing.
Skip Coleman, Longtime Fire Instructor and Advisor, Passes Away
The staff of Fire Engineering and FDIC International notes the passing of longtime technical editor and advisor John “Skip” Coleman.