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The Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire is mourning the loss of one of its own. The department announced the death of Battalion Chief John Walsh, who collapsed at the scene of a fire in the East Hills neighborhood. Walsh suffered a medical emergency while in command of the fire on the 700 block of Wilkinsburg Avenue. He was attended to by the responders on the scene and taken to a hospital, where he later died. Walsh was 60 years old. The fire bureau is remembering Walsh for his 37 years of service with the department and the city. “John Walsh was a stabilizing force in the Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire. He was a master tactician on the fire ground and possessed a commanding presence, which generated confidence and respect from all those under his command. I would like to thank the members of C-Line, the Fire Investigation Unit, Pittsburgh EMS, and UPMC Presbyterian Hospital ER for their heroic efforts to save our Brother. He will be greatly missed,” said Fire Chief Darryl Jones.Public Safety Director Lee Schmidt said Walsh’s commitment and unwavering courage made a profound impact on the city. “His loss is not only a tragedy for his loved ones but for our entire community,” said Schmidt.Ralph Sicuro, president of Pittsburgh Fire Fighters, IAFF Local No. 1, was emotional as he talked about losing Walsh, who dedicated nearly four decades to the fire department.”John was an amazing leader. He was an absolute professional. He demonstrated what it meant to be a firefighter through and through. And he mentored many firefighters throughout their careers, getting to see a lot of them become officers, which he took pride in. And, he touched a lot of hearts. So we’re definitely going to miss him,” Sicuro said.Walsh is survived by his wife, mother and father. Viewing was set for Sunday from 2 to 8 p.m. at Slater Funeral Home on Greentree Road in Scott Township. A funeral Mass will be held Monday at 10 a.m. at Saint Paul Cathedral in Oakland.
The Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire is mourning the loss of one of its own. The department announced the death of Battalion Chief John Walsh, who collapsed at the scene of a fire in the East Hills neighborhood.
Walsh suffered a medical emergency while in command of the fire on the 700 block of Wilkinsburg Avenue.
He was attended to by the responders on the scene and taken to a hospital, where he later died.
Walsh was 60 years old.
The fire bureau is remembering Walsh for his 37 years of service with the department and the city.
“John Walsh was a stabilizing force in the Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire. He was a master tactician on the fire ground and possessed a commanding presence, which generated confidence and respect from all those under his command. I would like to thank the members of C-Line, the Fire Investigation Unit, Pittsburgh EMS, and UPMC Presbyterian Hospital ER for their heroic efforts to save our Brother. He will be greatly missed,” said Fire Chief Darryl Jones.
Public Safety Director Lee Schmidt said Walsh’s commitment and unwavering courage made a profound impact on the city.
“His loss is not only a tragedy for his loved ones but for our entire community,” said Schmidt.
Ralph Sicuro, president of Pittsburgh Fire Fighters, IAFF Local No. 1, was emotional as he talked about losing Walsh, who dedicated nearly four decades to the fire department.
“John was an amazing leader. He was an absolute professional. He demonstrated what it meant to be a firefighter through and through. And he mentored many firefighters throughout their careers, getting to see a lot of them become officers, which he took pride in. And, he touched a lot of hearts. So we’re definitely going to miss him,” Sicuro said.
Walsh is survived by his wife, mother and father.
Viewing was set for Sunday from 2 to 8 p.m. at Slater Funeral Home on Greentree Road in Scott Township. A funeral Mass will be held Monday at 10 a.m. at Saint Paul Cathedral in Oakland.
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