Buffalo Fire Department Engine 21

On April 4th, 2005 , Firefighter Christopher W. Dill of Engine Co. 21, an Army Staff Sgt. assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 390th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade , ...98th Division, was Killed in Action in Balad Ruz, Iraq. Staff Sgt. Dill who was training security forces was shot when his patrol was attacked by enemy forces using small arms fire. Sgt. 1st Class Stephen C. Kennedy was also killed in the attack. Dill was posthumously awarded a Bronze Star and a Purple Heart for his actions on April 4th, 2005. Dill was previously awarded a Bronze Star for Valor in 2004 following a mission in Fallujah with Iraqi troops he had trained. Dill also received a Good Conduct Medal, The Army Achievement Medal, The Southeast Asia Service Medal and The Kuwait Liberation Medal. Dill was 32 years old at the time of his death and a 7 year veteran of the Buffalo Fire Department. FF Dill was a member of Recruit Class 98-01. Dill was survived by his wife. His father William Dill was a Lieutenant in the Buffalo Fire Department.

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Engine 33, who is often the second in pumper to our district is closed today.

Engine 21, at 1229 Jefferson is closed until 8am tomorrow. Citizens in that area please be advised that your coverage is diminished. Stay safe

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Engine Co.21 is closed today due to the Dynamic Staffing Sunday January 26, 2020

Today, on the 20th anniversary of December 3rd, we remember and honor FF Brotherton, FF Jackson, FF Lucey, FF Lyons, FF McGuirk, LT Spencer. Our Heroes Fallen but not forgotten. #W6 #WFD #WorcesterFireDepartment