Lt. Jason Menard Death | Orbituary
Lt. Jason Menard has been killed in an early morning house fire in a three-story home. Menard, a Massachusetts fire lieutenant and his crew became trapped on the third-floor of the home they were battling to bring fire under control.
Menard was not able to escape the fire after helping two members of his crew, including a probationary firefighter to escape.
The fire was reported at about 1 a.m. Wednesday, Menard and three other firefighters were rushed to the hospital, but Menard was pronounced dead, two were treated and released and one remains in the hospital in serious condition.
Menard leaves behind a wife and three children.