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First Responder

North Passaic
Obituaries
Tributes Pour In For Longtime First Responder Leslie Graf, Bloomingdale Native Tributes Pour In For Longtime First Responder Leslie Graf, Bloomingdale Native
Tributes Pour In For Longtime First Responder Leslie Graf, Bloomingdale Native Leslie Graf, a lifelong New Jersey resident and longtime first responder, died on Tuesday, March 5 at the age of 77, according to her obituary. Born in Kearny in 1947, Graf lived in Nutley before moving to Wayne, her obituary reads. She met her husband Bill while attending Wayne Valley High School and they raised their three daughters in Bloomingdale, according to her obituary. Chief Daniel Greenwood and the entire police department send our sincere condolences to the Graf Family and Tri-Boro... Posted by Bloomingdale Police Department on Thursday, March 7, 2024 Graf was a nurse fo…

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by Sam Barron
Sussex
Police & Fire
Woman, Dog Killed In Sussex County Explosion At First Responder’s Family Home Woman, Dog Killed In Sussex County Explosion At First Responder’s Family Home
Woman, Dog Killed In Sussex County Explosion At First Responder’s Family Home A woman and dog were killed in a Sussex County explosion at the family home of a first responder early on Sunday, July 16, state police said. The explosion occurred at a home on Dove Island Road in Stillwater Township just after 7 a.m., NJSP Sgt. Curry told Daily Voice. The home collapsed, killing a 95-year-old woman, the Sgt. added. Meanwhile, the Stillwater Area Volunteer Fire Company shared its condolences on social media and a GoFundMe stating that the explosion, which also killed a dog, occurred in the family home of former member Angela Mallozzi who dedicated years of EMT service an…

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by Valerie Musson
South Passaic
Obituaries
Wayne Dad, Former EMT Ryan Burke Dies, 41 Wayne Dad, Former EMT Ryan Burke Dies, 41
Wayne Dad, Former EMT Ryan Burke Dies, 41 Wayne dad and former first responder Ryan Burke died unexpectedly on Sunday June 25, according to his obituary. He was 41 years old. Ryan was raised in Hawthorne, where he served as volunteer EMT for the Hawthorne Ambulance Corps for 15 years, once helping to deliver a baby, his obituary reads.  He was passionate about the Boy Scouts of America, volunteering with them for many years as a scoutmaster and earning several awards, according to his obituary.  We regretfully share the passing of life member Ryan Burke. Ryan joined Hawthorne Ambulance in 2000 and served the... Posted by Hawt…

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by Sam Barron
Lyndhurst
Police & Fire
Volunteer Responder In Bergen, Passaic Charged With Theft Volunteer Responder In Bergen, Passaic Charged With Theft
Volunteer Responder In Bergen, Passaic Charged With Theft A volunteer first responder in two counties was arrested on theft charges in Bergen, records show. Tyler M. Kotchkowski, 21, was charged last week with two counts of theft from the North Arlington Volunteer Emergency Squad, for which sources said he'd served as treasurer. An exact amount couldn't immediately be determined. Kotchkowski, a North Arlington native who moved to Clifton last summer, studied criminal justice at Bergen Community College, according to his LinkedIn profile. He'd been with NAVES since May 2021 and also a volunteer with the West Paterson Fire Co. 3 since June 2021, i…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Essex MA
Neighbors
Brave, Smiling 2-Year-Old Son Of Springfield Firefighter Needs New Kidney Brave, Smiling 2-Year-Old Son Of Springfield Firefighter Needs New Kidney
Brave, Smiling 2-Year-Old Son Of Springfield Firefighter Needs New Kidney While the two-year-old son of a first responder from Western Massachusetts is waiting for a new kidney, his family is still dealing with the financial backlash associated with getting him treatment. Americo was born with Autosomal Recessive Polycystic Kidney Disease (ARPKD), according to a GoFundMe campaign organized on his behalf.  The disease causes cysts to cover the inside and outside of the kidneys and inhibits them from working properly. The disease has brought Americo to the ICU and transplant floor multiple times due to his declining health, the GoFundMe continued.  "Every admissio…

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by David Cifarelli
Saddle Brook-Elmwood Park
Police & Fire
HEROES: Unconscious Worker Rescued From Roof Of Saddle Brook Building HEROES: Unconscious Worker Rescued From Roof Of Saddle Brook Building
Heroes: Unconscious Worker Rescued From Roof Of Saddle Brook Building First responders in Saddle Brook teamed up to rescue a wireless communication company employee who passed out on the roof of the new township municipal complex. The Regional Communications worker was handling some equipment maintenance when he lost consciousness shortly before 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 18, said Capt. John A. Zotollo, Jr., the officer in charge of the Saddle Brook Police Department. Police Officers Adam Georgaros and Officer Joseph Guerra arrived first, the captain said. They grabbed a ladder, hustled up to the roof and administered first aid, he said. The Regional Com…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Bucks
Police & Fire
Bensalem Blaze That Injured Firefighter Was Set By Arsonist, Officials Say Bensalem Blaze That Injured Firefighter Was Set By Arsonist, Officials Say
Bensalem Blaze That Injured Firefighter Was Set By Arsonist, Officials Say The Bucks County fire that sent one first responder to the hospital was likely set intentionally by an arsonist, according to authorities.  Firefighters rushed to the scene of a two-alarm blaze at the EBooks Web office building at 1388 Bridgewater Road just after 9 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 10.  During the incident, a Nottingham fireman fell from a 20-foot ladder, as Daily Voice previously reported. He was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries and released on Tuesday, Dec. 12, his department said on Facebook.  Crews from all of Bensalem Townships Emergency services lined up ton…

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by Mac Bullock
Baltimore
Police & Fire
Baltimore City Fire Captain Dies After Motorcycle Crash Baltimore City Fire Captain Dies After Motorcycle Crash
Baltimore City Fire Captain Dies After Motorcycle Crash A Baltimore City Fire Captain has died, authorities say. Anthony J. Workman passed away the morning of Friday, Sept. 2, after being involved in a motorcycle accident on his way to work the morning of Wednesday, Aug. 31, announced the Baltimore City Fire Chief. "He was an outstanding First Responder that was a pillar of strength, love, & unity within #BCFD. He represented us well through the Honor Guard & many other ways. He will be missed", states Chief Ford. We are deeply saddened to inform you that Captain Anthony J. Workman passed away this morning. He was an outstanding Fir…

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by Annie DeVoe
Baltimore
Obituaries
Baltimore-Born First Responder Who Called His Work Family ‘Home,' Dies At 36 Baltimore-Born First Responder Who Called His Work Family ‘Home,' Dies At 36
Baltimore-Born First Responder Who Called His Work Family ‘Home,' Dies At 36 A community in North Carolina is honoring a first responder from Maryland who suddenly lost his life at the start of the month. Anthony Donald DiFilippo died at the age of 36 on Tuesday, Mar. 1 while visiting his family. DiFilippo was born in Baltimore and worked as an Emergency Medical Technician at Cove City EMS in Craven County, North Carolina, according to his obituary. He was big into sports and especially loved the Washington Capitals. “During his time with Cove City, Anthony greatly impacted the lives of so many, his mother MaryJo said on a GoFundMe campaign.  “From fellow …

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by David Cifarelli
Nassau
Police & Fire
Nassau County Woman Wanted For Assaulting Police Officer Nassau County Woman Wanted For Assaulting Police Officer
Nassau County Woman Wanted For Assaulting Police Officer An alert has been issued by police in Nassau County for a wanted woman who allegedly assaulted a first responder. Titania Halsey, 25, is wanted by the Nassau County Police Department and Nassau County Court after being arrested for assaulting a police officer, fireman or paramedic and criminal contempt for violating an order of protection. Halsey was released following her processing and failed to appear for court proceedings, leading to a warrant for her arrest. Investigators describe Halsey as a 5-foot-10 African American woman with black hair and brown eyes, weighing approximately 180…

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by Zak Failla
Nassau
Obituaries
9/11 First Responder William Leahy Of Levittown, Port Authority Police Officer, Dies At 49 9/11 First Responder William Leahy Of Levittown, Port Authority Police Officer, Dies At 49
9/11 First Responder William Leahy Of Levittown, Port Authority Police Officer, Dies At 49 A 9/11 first responder and Port Authority police officer from Levittown has died. William James "Billy" Leahy died on Thursday, June 6. He was 49. He was a police officer with the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Police Department for over 27 years. Leahy was the son of William and Kathleen. He was the brother of Theresa Svab (Michael); uncle of Sean and Connor and a nephew and cousin. A funeral mass was held Monday, June 10 in Miller Place 

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by Donna Christopher
Hackensack
Lifestyle
'First ResPAWnders': Enter Daily Voice Police, Fire K-9 Competition 'First ResPAWnders': Enter Daily Voice Police, Fire K-9 Competition
'First ResPAWnders': Enter Daily Voice Police, Fire K-9 Competition Daily Voice is on a mission to find the best First ResPAWnder in North Jersey. Whether he or she is a firehouse dog or blueline buddy, we want to see the best boys and girls in Bergen, Passaic and Morris counties. Police officers, firefighters and EMS members can submit their pet for a featured article and a chance to win a prize (it's not bragging rights -- we know you do that anyway). Readers will vote to select the winner. Email clevine@dailyvoice.com to enter.

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by Cecilia Levine