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Retired Deputy Philly Fire Commissioner Dies, 74 Retired Deputy Philly Fire Commissioner Dies, 74
Retired Deputy Philly Fire Commissioner Dies, 74 John J. Devlin, a longtime member and one-time deputy commissioner of the Philadelphia Fire Department, died last Sunday, Jan. 14, his colleagues said. He was 74.  Devlin, of the Fox Chase section of Northeast Philly, served in the department for 40 years before retiring in 2013, according to his obituary.  He also worked as a volunteer at the Fox Chase Cancer Center and the Philadelphia Second Alarmers Association, and served on the board of the PFD foundation, his obit says. Firehouse colleagues posted tributes in Devlin's honor after his passing.  Our hearts are …

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by Mac Bullock
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Philly Firefighter From MontCo Dies Of Cancer After 18 Years Of Service Philly Firefighter From MontCo Dies Of Cancer After 18 Years Of Service
Philly Firefighter From MontCo Dies Of Cancer After 18 Years Of Service Beloved husband, dad, and Philadelphia firefighter Jeffrey DiDomenico died Saturday, Dec. 17 following a long fight with cancer, according to his obituary. He was 50.  Born and raised on Philly's northeast side, Jeffrey graduated from George Washington High School and soon after achieved his childhood dream of joining the city's Fire Department, where he served honorably for 18 years, loved ones wrote.  City fire officials posted a tribute in Jeffrey's memory in the days after his passing.  Firefighter Jeffrey DiDomenico had served almost 18 years with the PFD and was last assigned to …

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by Mac Bullock