Two Buffalo firefighters killed

[NFLSvolly]

Two Buffalo firefighters -- one searching for a person reported to be trapped and the other responding to a mayday call -- plunged through the collapsed first floor of a burning building and died early Monday. The deceased have been identified as Lieutenant Charles "Chip" McCarthy and Firefighter Jonathan Croom. Lt. McCarthy, a 22-year veteran of the fire department, is survived by his wife, three children and one grandchild. Firefighter Croom, a 10-year fire veteran, leaves behind a fiancee and 9-month-old child.

Our thoughts and prayers are with our brothers and their families.

[ndvfd_ff33]

Rest Easy Lt McCarthy and FF Croom.

[PFD023]

Sad day indeed. Thoughts to the families/friends/firefighters involved.


http://www.buffalonews.com/cityregion/story/773342.html

[FLASHOVER05]

My Sincerest condolences! RIP

[HalifaxHooligan]

ON - The flags are flying a half-mast at Niagara Falls and Fort Erie fire stations today in honour of two Buffalo firefighters who died Monday while battling a blaze in the city's east side.

"It's a brotherhood. We do every day what they did (Monday) when they lost their lives, so we understand what they went through," said Phil Ross, assistant chief at the Niagara Falls Fire Department.

The city's fire services lower the flags at its six stations whenever a Canadian firefighter dies in the line of duty.
Source: Niagra Falls Review (click for full story) (http://www.niagarafallsreview.ca/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=1713987)

[LTPVFD]

On behalf of myself, and the members of the Parksville Volunteer Fire Department, we extend our condolences to the families of Lt. McCarthy and Firefighter Croom, and to the members of the Buffalo Fire Department.


LTPVFD

[North_of_60]

Condolences to the families, friends and fellow firefighters in Buffalo on behalf of the Hudson's Hope Fire Department.

Rest Easy Lt. McCarthy and FF Croom.

North of 60

[PFD023]

Lt. Charles McCarthy

Viewing: Thursday, August 27th 2-8pm

James Cannan Funeral Home

3155 Orchard Park Road

Orchard Park, NY 14127

Funeral: Friday, August 28th 9:30 am

St. Josephs Old Cathedral

50 Franklin Street

Buffalo, NY... 14202

Firefighter Jonathan Croom

Viewing: Thursday August 27th 2-8pm

Amigone Funeral Home

1132 Delaware Avenue

Buffalo, NY 14209

Funeral: Friday August 28th 1:00pm

St. Josephs Old Cathedral

50 Franklin Street

Buffalo, NY 14202

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http://www.wkbw.com/news/local/54603682.html?video=YHI&t=a

http://www.iaff.org/09News/082509Buffalo.htm

[MrFF]

My thoughts and prayers are with both families at this time of sorrow. To my Brothers of Buffalo be strong we all are with you at this time of need.

[deville]

RIP boys. Condolences from out west in Edson, AB.

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EWr2bsLc_A4

[PFD023]

Under "user submitted" videos there is some live footage of the fire.

http://cms.firehouse.com/video/