Firefighter Dies Saving Crew Members From Burning House

Lt. Jason Menard, a firefighter and a father of three, died after saving two of his crew members from a burning home 45 miles west of Boston on Nov. 13.

Lt. Jason Menard, who died on Nov. 13, 2019 battling an early morning fire in a three-story home in Worcester, Mass. Worcester Fire Department via AP

Lt. Jason Menard, a firefighter and a father of three, died after saving two of his crew members from a burning home 45 miles west of Boston on Nov. 13, officials said.

“This is an extremely difficult day for the Worcester Fire Department,” Chief Michael Lavoie said at a news conference.