17 January 2023

Public Safety Line of Duty Death

A New England public servant servant recently died in the line of duty, a reminder of the hazards and stresses faced by the members of the region’s public safety services. Firefighter Matthias Wirtz, 46, a 22 year veteran of the North Haven, CT, Fire Department, died when he suffered a medical emergency while operating at the scene of a residential structure fire in North Haven on 26 December.

Media reports:

Hartford Courant: North Haven firefighter Matthias Wirtz remembered as one who helped those in need (3 JAN 23)

WVIT-TV: Remembering Fallen North Haven Firefighter Matthias Wirtz (3 JAN 23)

New Haven Register: Firefighter Matthias Wirtz dies battling blaze in North Haven (26 DEC 22)

Background information:

North Haven Fire Department

Town of North Haven

Wikipedia: North Haven, Connecticut

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