Latest news with #WilsonHospital
Yahoo
17-02-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Funeral plans for fallen Binghamton firefighter
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) – A Binghamton firefighter who passed away in the line of duty will be laid to rest this week. 40-year-old John 'JR' Gaudet died while fighting a second-alarm fire at 1 Main Street on February 12. While battling the flames, a Mayday call was sent out for three firefighters trapped inside, one of whom was Gaudet. Two of the firefighters were taken to Wilson Hospital after being pulled from the building and are currently in stable condition. Gaudet, who was also taken to Wilson Hospital, was pronounced dead upon arrival. According to a press release, Gaudet died after a wall collapsed on him while fighting the fire. The Binghamton Fire Department made a post to its Facebook page on Saturday announcing upcoming funeral arrangements. Fallen Binghamton firefighter part of local lacrosse community The Gaudet family will receive friends at St. Thomas Aquinas Church, located at 1 Aquinas Street in Binghamton, on February 18 from 1 to 5 p.m. A funeral mass will be held the following day at 11:30. Gaudet, a Binghamton native, was an 11-year veteran of the Binghamton Fire Department. The Binghamton Fire Department also announced that it will be creating memorial t-shirts to honor JR in the near future. A GoFundMe campaign has been set up for the Gaudet family to raise money for JR's wife and three kids. As of Monday morning, it has raised $264,885. To donate, click here. Dozens protest unsafe working conditions at Elmira Correctional Facility Animal Adventure mourns loss of one of its giraffes Funeral plans for fallen Binghamton firefighter State officials warn of E-ZPass text message scam First Look Inside The Dog House Cigar Lounge Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
14-02-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Binghamton Fire holding raffle to benefit Gaudet family
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) – The Binghamton Fire Department is mourning the loss of one of their own by raising money to support the family he tragically left behind. 40-year-old John 'JR' Gaudet died while fighting a second-alarm fire at 1 Main Street late Wednesday night. While battling the flames, a Mayday call was sent out for three firefighters trapped inside, one of whom was Gaudet. Two of the firefighters were taken to Wilson Hospital after being pulled from the building and are currently in stable condition. Gaudet, who was also taken to Wilson Hospital, was pronounced dead upon arrival. According to a press release, Gaudet died after a wall collapsed on him while fighting the fire. First responders react to passing of Binghamton firefighter On Friday, the Binghamton Fire Department announced that The Yard Foundation is having a raffle to benefit Gaudet and his family. Participants will have the chance to win a Cairns N5A BLACK leather fire helmet in a size large. Proceeds from this fundraiser will go directly to the Gaudet family to support JR's wife and three children. Raffle tickets are $33 and can be purchased from now until February 15. There are unlimited spots available. The winner will be announced on Facebook live. GoFundMe for Binghamton firefighter raises nearly $100k To participate, visit If you are looking for other ways to donate to the Gaudet family, a GoFundMe campaign has been set up on their behalf. The GoFundMe can be found here. Binghamton Fire holding raffle to benefit Gaudet family Large fire destroys abandoned church in Downtown Elmira Local entrepreneur converting Cameo Theater into community space Lourdes Diabetes Center closing its doors GoFundMe for Binghamton firefighter raises nearly $100k Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
13-02-2025
- General
- Yahoo
GoFundMe for Binghamton firefighter who died in the line of duty
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) – A GoFundMe campaign has been set up for the family of a Binghamton firefighter who lost his life in the line of duty. 40-year-old John 'JR' Gaudet died while fighting a second-alarm fire at 1 Main Street late Wednesday night. While battling the flames, a Mayday call was sent out for three firefighters trapped inside, one of whom was Gaudet. Two of the firefighters were taken to Wilson Hospital after being pulled from the building and are currently in stable condition. Gaudet, who was also taken to Wilson Hospital, was pronounced dead upon arrival. According to a press release, Gaudet died after a wall collapsed on him while fighting the fire. According to the organizer of the GoFundMe, Gaudet dedicated his life to his wife and three children. The campaign was set up to ease the burden of his death off of his wife and family. The campaign has a goal of raising $14,000. It has currently raised $8,835. To donate, click here. GoFundMe for Binghamton firefighter who died in the line of duty Good Cause Eviction passes through Binghamton City Council Rich David kicks off campaign for Broome County Clerk First responders react to passing of Binghamton firefighter Fallen Binghamton firefighter part of local lacrosse community Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
