Fire and rescue personnel in Lafayette are mourning the loss of a veteran firefighter.
Sgt. John Robinson was found dead on Monday in Fire Station 9.
During his nearly 30 year career, Robinson served the ciitizens "with unwavering courage and commitment. He was a true public servant, known for his bravery, leadership, and deep sense of duty," according to a notice on the Lafayette Police Department's Facebook page.
Fire Chief Brian Alkire wrote in a statement to the Journal & Courier: "Our entire department is grieving the loss of one of our own. We extend our deepest condolences to the family of Sgt. Robinson and ask the community to join us in honoring the memory of this brave firefighter, who gave everything in service to others."
He is survived by his wife and two daughters.
Funeral arrangments are pending.
Susan Nicol | News Editor
Susan Nicol is the news editor for Firehouse.com. She is a life member and active with the Brunswick Volunteer Ambulance & Rescue Company, Oxford Fire Company and Brunswick Vol. Fire Co. Susie has been an EMT in Maryland since 1976. Susie is vice-president of the Frederick County Fire/Rescue Museum. She is on the executive committee of Frederick County Volunteer Fire and Rescue Association. She also is part of the Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems (MIEMSS) Region II EMS Council. Susie is a board member of the American Trauma Society, Maryland Division. Prior to joining the Firehouse team, she was a staff writer for The Frederick News-Post, covering fire, law enforcement, court and legislative issues.
