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| International Association of Firefighters Local 282 Buffalo Professional Firefighters |
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Benefit T-shirts are being sold to support the families of two fallen firefighters.
They have them emblem of a shield and "Buffalo's Bravest", as well as the names of Lt. Chip McCarthy and Firefighter Jonathan Croom.
Follow this link for ordering information!
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 It is with deep regret that the Buffalo Professional Firefighters Assoc. announce the Death of Lt. Charles McCarthy and Firefighter Jonathan Croom. Our Brothers died while battling a 3 Alarm fire early Monday August 24th, 2009
 Lt. McCarthy FF. Croom
Chip McCarthy started with the Buffalo Fire Department in 1987. He passed away at the age of 45. He was stationed with Rescue 1 on the 3rd Platoon. He is survived by his wife Terry, three children, his father Retired Firefighter Charles (from Ladder 10) and mother Marilyn.
Chip was also survived by other Local 282 members: his Brother Lt. Dan McCarthy, Engine 2, 4th platoon, and Cousin Lt. Pat McCarthy, Ladder 6, 1st platoon.
Jonathan Simeon Croom started with the Buffalo Fire Department in 1999. He passed away at the age of 34. He was stationed at Ladder 7, 2nd platoon. He is survived by his fiancée Ingrid, daughter Joanna, and father Jonathan Sr., mother Maria Hevsinger.
The details for the services are still being worked out. More details to follow as they are available.
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