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Philadelphia Firefighter Dies In Off-Duty Car Crash Philadelphia Firefighter Dies In Off-Duty Car Crash
Philadelphia Firefighter Dies In Off-Duty Car Crash A 29-year-old Philadelphia firefighter was killed when his car hit a tree early Sunday, June 23, officials say. Ka'Ron B. Montgomery was driving east along the 600 block of Godfrey Avenue, police told Daily Voice. His car lost control and veered off the road around 1 a.m. The firefighter was pronounced dead at the scene by PFD medics, authorities said. The cause of the crash remains under investigation.  According to the Philadelphia Fire Fighters and Paramedics Union, Montgomery was assigned to Engine 43 at 21st and Market streets in Center City. He had served the department for…

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by Mac Bullock
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Longtime Philly Firefighter Dies On Duty, Department Says Longtime Philly Firefighter Dies On Duty, Department Says
Longtime Philly Firefighter Dies On Duty, Department Says John Garrow, a longtime battalion chief with the Philadelphia Fire Department, died while on duty this week, officials say.  Garrow passed after suffering a medical emergency during his shift on Monday, Feb. 19, PFD said in a release. He had served for 32 years, according to the department.  "Our deepest condolences to his family," wrote PFD brass. "Rest in Peace, Chief." Loved ones, colleagues, and friends of Garrow took to social media after his death was announced Tuesday evening.  It is with our deepest condolences that we announce the passing of Battalion Chief Joh…

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by Mac Bullock