Mt. Vernon Firefighter Kevin E. Townes

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On December 8, 2011, the Mount Vernon Fire Department lost Firefighter Kevin E. Townes, while he was operating at a basement fire on Lorraine Avenue. Firefighter Townes collapsed at the blaze, which was in a single family residence. Townes had just donned his protective equipment and was preparing to enter the structure when the medical emergency occurred. Fellow firefighter-paramedics treated Townes at the scene and he was subsequently transported to the Mount Vernon Hospital, where he passed away. The cause of death has yet to be determined.

The 54-year-old was from Dutchess County. His friends and family described Kevin as a good father, husband and friend. Firefighter Townes lived in Pleasant Valley. He was a 25-year member of the department and was assigned to Station 4 on Oak Street. He leaves behind his wife, and three daughters. Firefighter Kevin E. Townes will be missed by everyone whose life he touched.