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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