During the early morning of Wednesday, November 13th, a 4-Alarm fire broke out in Worcester and we tragically lost Worcester Fire Lt. Jason Menard. Worcester Fire Chief Michael Lavoie said, "Lt. Jason Menard, a 39-year old husband and father of three, died of this injuries after his "heroic efforts" to save people in the four-alarm fire at 7 Stockholm Street. Fire authorities received reports of a baby trapped on the third floor of the building as well as a report of a trapped resident around 1 AM. Menard heroically and selflessly help a firefighter to the stairs before returning into the flames to help another firefighter escape out the window.

“He had a true passion for firefighting,” said Michael Papagni, president of Local 1009. “He was always a joy to have in the firehouse and to be around. He was a “genuine person” as well as a “nice guy.”

Papagni said the married father of three “always talked about his family. He loved his family more than anything in the world. He found great joy in spending time with them and loved his wife and his children very much.”

The Professional Fire Fighters of Massachusetts Foundation will be collecting donations for the Menard Children's Fund. 100% of all donations made will be going directly towards their future needs.