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Line of Duty Death of Philadelphia Fire Department Lieutenant and Springfield Fire Company Firefighter Matthew LeTourneau.

 January 8, 2018

With heavy hearts, we lower our flags to half-mast as we mourn the tragic Line of Duty Death of Philadelphia Fire Department Lieutenant and Springfield Fire Company Firefighter Matthew LeTourneau. This morning, while working his shift as Lieutenant of Engine 45 in North Philadelphia, the Department responded to a working fire in a row home on the 2200-blk of N. Colorado St. Lt. LeTourneau and his crew entered the dwelling and removed a civilian victim, who was unfortunately deceased. During the course of operations, Lt. LeTourneau and two other members were caught in a structural collapse. Matt was trapped for approx. 30 minutes before being removed by rescue crews, and was tragically pronounced dead shortly after arriving at Temple University Hospital. Matt was known by many throughout the Philadelphia and Delaware County fire services as a dedicated firefighter who was extremely knowledgeable. This is an enormous loss to the fire service. In addition to also being a volunteer firefighter at Springfield Fire Co. (Station 44), Matt was an instructor at the Delaware County Emergency Services Training Center. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, as well as all of his brothers and sisters in the PFD and SFD. Please don’t hesitate to contact Station 20 if there’s anything we can do. Rest in Peace, Lieutenant.

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Company 20 continued to stay busy this weekend first responding as the RIT for a working fire in Marple Twp Saturday night. Then at 2:39am Sunday morning the township fire companies were dispatched for a building fire on the 4000-block of Dayton Rd in Drexel Hill. Engine 20 arrived on location and had fire showing from a 2nd floor bedroom window. Engine 20's crew quickly secured a water supply and went in service with a 1-3/4" attack line. The fire was placed under control in just under 20 mins. This was the 4th working fire Company 20 has responded to since Thursday. ... See MoreSee Less

Company 20 continued to stay busy this weekend first responding as the RIT for a working fire in Marple Twp Saturday night. Then at 2:39am Sunday morning the township fire companies were dispatched for a building fire on the 4000-block of Dayton Rd in Drexel Hill. Engine 20 arrived on location and had fire showing from a 2nd floor bedroom window. Engine 20s crew quickly secured a water supply and went in service with a 1-3/4 attack line. The fire was placed under control in just under 20 mins. This was the 4th working fire Company 20 has responded to since Thursday.Image attachmentImage attachment
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Thank you all!

As always thanks Garrettford-Drexel Hill Fire Co. for coming out!

Strong work night crew!

Great job everyone 🚒🚒

Great job everyone

Thank you for your great work.

Great work!

Too many house fires!

Just like that!!!!!

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Salute 🇺🇸

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For the 2nd day in a row Engine 20-1 made the response on a working fire. This time in East Lansdowne Borough. ... See MoreSee Less

For the 2nd day in a row Engine 20-1 made the response on a working fire. This time in East Lansdowne Borough.Image attachmentImage attachment+1Image attachment
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You guys have been really busy this week. Hope you have a peaceful weekend!

Thank you for all you fo

Having a busy time!

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