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Beloved Firefighter, Instructor From Hudson Valley Dies

A Hudson Valley fire department has announced the loss of one of its active members. 

Robert McDonald, an active member of the Kent Fire Department.

Robert McDonald, an active member of the Kent Fire Department.

Photo Credit: Kent Fire Department

The death of Robert McDonald, a member of the Kent Fire Department in Putnam County, was announced by the department on Saturday, March 2. 

McDonald was a past lieutenant with the department and was also a New York State fire instructor. According to the department, McDonald taught countless volunteers in Putnam.

"Our thoughts and prayers are with his family," the department wrote in a social media post on Saturday.

Details about services for McDonald have not yet been announced. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.

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