Firefighter Memorials
The memorial scholarship was set up to honor Stormy McInerny, a former engineer/paramedic with North County Fire Protection District
Over 100 emergency vehicles took part in the procession carrying former fire chief Corey Comperatore to his hometown of Freeport
Firefighter Marvin Gruber and First Assistant Chief Zachary Paris of the Community Fire Company died of asphyxia and thermal injuries in the 2022 fire
“I’ve never heard of these items being stolen before. It’s a respect thing. I liken it to tipping over gravestones,” said Deputy Sheriff Gordon Dibble
“Now the marathon means that much more to everybody in this house. Now guys are truly honored to participate in it,” firefighter Chris Dunn said
Firefighter Kennedy was called a “good soul” and a “free-wheeling spirit” today as he was mourned at a church by his family, friends, and comrades
K-9 agent Sadie, named the 2011 Law Enforcement/Arson Dog of the Year, claimed the title with 5,184 votes
The fallen nine and other firefighters attended many West Ashley football games
The fire was the nation’s deadliest firefighting tragedy since Sept. 11, 2001
