05/31/2026
Today we pause to remember a Line of Duty Death in our Department history.
On May 31, 2021, Firefighter Tony Garrow died from occupational related cancer.
Hired January 2, 1986, FF Garrow was assigned to Engine 7, Platoon 4. From there he would move to his longest tenured and best remembered position as Rescue 1 on Platoon 4.
Tony was a Firefighters Firefighter, a true gentleman and class act.
In July 2006, Tony was operating a hose line at a structure fire, when for a then unknown reason, he broke a rib.
Follow up doctor appointments soon revealed a
devastating diagnosis. Multiple myeloma.
A forced medical retirement followed in 2007.
Tony didn't take his diagnosis lying down.
He continued his triathlete training regimen even into his retirement, because that's who Tony was.
A fighter. An odds defier.
His example of tenacity, toughness and perseverance are traits that each person reading this should strive to achieve.
Firefighter Tony Garrow, Badge #45
We are better people because we had you in our lives.
Godspeed Brother.
Please take a moment to reflect on all those
Firefighters who have given their lives in the line of duty protecting our communities.
Thank you.
