Not many details available, although it appears there was some significant structural collapse.
The firefighters were identified as Cpt. EMT Matthew Renaud, 35, of Station 51; Engineer Operator EMT Robert Bebee, 41, of Station 51; Firefighter EMT Robert Garner, 29, of Station 68; and Probationary Firefighter Anne Sullivan, 24, of Station 68, who graduated from the HFD Academy last month.
Take a positive action within your own department to honor the memory of these members.
It is your duty, no matter what rank or position you are, to do everything within your power to prevent a line of duty death within your department. We can't do much about the national problem, but if we all try to do something at our own level, it will make a difference.
May they rest in peace, and may their families find comfort and support at this difficult time.
Pete Lamb
Copyright 2013
