10/05/2026
Today marks 9 years since we lost Lieutenant Jacob Shane — or simply Jake, as we knew him.
Nine years have passed, but there isn’t a day that goes by that we don’t think about him. Jake had a way of keeping us laughing, no matter what was going on. He was a great firefighter, a skilled worker, and, most importantly, a great friend.
When Jake left us far too soon, he took with him a lifetime of knowledge, countless laughs and smiles, His leadership and left a void at the Hopedale Fire Department that we still feel today.
We miss the laughs. We miss the stories. We miss the knowledge. Most of all, we miss our friend.
As we remember Jake today, our thoughts are especially with his parents, Deb and David, and with all of his family and friends. We know the loss we feel at the firehouse is only a small part of the loss carried by those who loved him most.
Nine years later, Jake's memory is still very much a part of our firehouse. His stories are still told, his name is still spoken, and the impact he made on all of us has never faded.
We miss you, Jake. We always will.
Long Live #17 ☘️
