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Associated Press
28-07-2025
- Associated Press
Connecticut firefighter killed in accident while fighting a house fire
PLAINVILLE, Conn. (AP) — A Connecticut firefighter was killed after a piece of a fire truck broke free and struck him, state police said. Raymond Moreau, 60, a 35-year veteran of the Plainville Fire Department, suffered severe leg injuries on Sunday while at the scene of a house on fire. He later died during surgery at a hospital, authorities said. He was standing outside the house near the truck when a piece of the vehicle broke off and struck him, state police said. No other details were released. 'Ray was a loving husband and veteran of the United State Marine Corp.,' state police and Plainville officials said in a statement. 'Firefighter Moreau was a consummate professional, dedicated servant, and will be missed dearly by his friends, family, and community.' Officials said Moreau started with the fire department in July 1990 and volunteered tens of thousands of hours in the community. A public ceremony is planned for Tuesday at the Plainville High School stadium. Gov. Ned Lamont ordered all U.S. and state flags in Connecticut to be flown at half-staff until Moreau's burial. 'Today's tragedy is another reminder about the extraordinary risk that firefighters face as part of their duties, and they are heroes for assuming these responsibilities,' Lamont said in a statement. State police said they were investigating the accident in collaboration with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration and the local prosecutor's office. Firefighters responded to the house fire shortly before 6:30 a.m. Sunday. The house was destroyed, but all the residents made it out safely. Area residents and firefighters placed flowers, flags and wreaths outside the Plainville Fire Department in honor of Moreau.
CBS News
28-07-2025
- CBS News
Connecticut firefighter killed in line of duty in Plainville, state police say
A Connecticut firefighter was killed in the line of duty Sunday while responding to a call in Plainville. Connecticut State Police said Firefighter Raymond Moreau was on the scene of a house fire early Sunday morning on Maria Road when a piece of equipment broke off a fire truck and hit him. Police said he died during surgery on his leg. Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont directed all U.S. and state flags to be lowered in Moreau's honor Monday. "It is with extreme sadness today that we mourn the life of Plainville Firefighter Raymond Moreau, who selflessly put his life on the line to serve and protect his community," Lamont said in a statement. "Today's tragedy is another reminder about the extraordinary risk that firefighters face as part of their duties, and they are heroes for assuming these responsibilities. On behalf of the entire State of Connecticut, I extend my deepest condolences to the family and friends of Firefighter Moreau, including his wife Chris and his colleagues at the Plainville Fire Department." The 66-year-old was a volunteer firefighter for decades in Plainville. He was also U.S. Marine Corps veteran. "We stand with the Plainville Fire Department, as they mourn the loss of a member who made the ultimate sacrifice at a house fire earlier this morning," the Plainville Police Department posted on social media. "Our thoughts and prayers are with the fallen firefighter's family, loved ones, friends, and the entire department. Rest in Peace."
