"Firemen are going to get killed right along. They know it, every
man of them. Firefighting is a hazardous occupation. It is
dangerous on the face of it, tackling a burning building.
The risks are plain. Consequently when a man has become a fireman
his act of bravery has been accomplished."
- FDNY Chief E. F. Croker, 1908

 

 

 

The Youngstown Fire Department has been serving the residents of Youngstown since 1868. They work on pride, dedication and determination. Day-in, and day-out, they risk there lives for the citizens they protect. This page is dedicated to the 19 Youngstown firefighters who have given their lives for that cause.

On October 8, 1979 the Firefighter's Memorial was dedicated across from No.1 fire station. It was created by Fire Inspector Bill Brown. It is a lasting remembrance to:

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John W. Walsh, Engineer 

March 5, 1984

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Michael L. Dolak, Assistant Chief

January 8, 1979

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Joseph 'Conzy' Lucci, Captain

September 30, 1977

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 John Barry Lloyd, Firefighter

February 17, 1976

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Fred J. Valenzisi, Engineer

January 17, 1966

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William A. Lightbody, Captain

August 6, 1964

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Charles E. Prosser, Captain

February 4, 1960

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William Jackson, Firefighter

December 26, 1945

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Harold 'Hank' Lewis, Firefighter

December 25, 1945

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Thomas 'Tommy' Lyster, Captain

November 25, 1940

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Martin 'Marty' Welsh, Captain

January 25, 1928

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John Raymond Webb, Firefighter

August 28, 1919

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Michael J. Coughlin, Firefighter

July 30, 1919

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Charles 'Charley' Vaughan, Captain

October 2, 1908

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Thomas C. Reilly, Assistant Chief

October 1, 1908

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Albert M. Probst, Captain

June 23, 1904

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J. Smith Cowden, Firefighter

March 22, 1902

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Michael J. McDonough, Firefighter

November 2, 1901

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Alexander M. B. Davis, Assistant Chief

March 30, 1888

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