Kansas City Firefighter Dies After Serving More than 30 Years

Kansas City firefighter dies after serving more than 30 years

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Fire Department (KCFD) is saying goodbye to a firefighter who dedicated more than three decades of his life to helping others. "Today we say our final goodbyes to Captain Steven Vandegrift, but his memory and legacy will never be forgotten," the fire department said on Facebook. KCFD said he was a member of the Kansas City Fire Department for 32 years, serving the majority of his career as a captain assigned to…

Romulus Fire Department grieving loss of firefighter; condolences mounting

Members of the Romulus Fire Department are grieving. The department announced on June 5 the loss of one of its firefighters, Luke Joyce. The exact date was not given. No one in the administrative office could be reached for comment. The announcement was made via the department’s social media account. “Today, we mourn the loss of a beloved member of our fire family — a dedicated firefighter who served the City of Romulus with honor, bravery, and …

Missouri Honors Fallen Firefighter: Flags at Half-Staff Statewide July 9th for St. Louis Firefighter Lee Kraus

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. St. Louis, MO – Missouri will pay tribute this week to the life and service of St. Louis Fire Department Firefighter Lee M. Kraus, with flags at government buildings statewide and at firehouses ordered to fly at half-staff on Wednesday, July 9. Firefighter Kraus, a 30-year veteran, died in the line of duty after a medical emergency while …

Maryland Firefighter Dies A Hero — Now His Family’s Mortgage Is Paid For Life

The family of fallen Baltimore firefighter Rodney Pitts III is receiving a powerful act of support following his line-of-duty death: their mortgage is being paid in full.The Tunnel to Towers Foundation announced it has paid off the mortgag…