Jan 18 – Monroe Fire Company would like to extend our sympathies to Adams County’s United Hook & Ladder Company (Adams Co. 33) after the line of duty death of firefighter Brandon Little on January 18th. Little was responding to a reported building fire when he lost control of his vehicle. He died as a result of the accident. No others were injured in the crash.
Our thoughts and prayers are with Firefighter Little’s family, friends, and colleauges during this difficult time.
From United Hook & Ladder Company:
A public viewing will be held on Sunday January 22 from 1800 to 2000 hours at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish, 6084 Canal Road in Abbottstown. A full Fire Department Funeral will be celebrated on Monday January 23, 2012 @1100 hours at the same location. Any department wishing to bring apparatus to the funeral should limit to one piece, report to the church by 0900 hours, and RSVP by Sunday January 22 at noon to Captain 33-1 (Poist) by calling 624-7456 (United Hook & Ladder, New Oxford Station) or emailing ffpoist@hotmail.com
Any Honor Guards requesting to present colors are also asked to contact Captain Poist via the above means.
All apparatus attending the funeral are asked to approach the church from the east (Lake Road) and park facing West (towards Abbottstown and Route 30) on Canal Road.
We would like to thank our fellow firefighters, officer, and departments for their prayers and support during this most difficult time.