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Cottekill Volunteer Fire Chief Dies in Line of Duty After Tree Incident

21 Jul 2026 3:28 p.m.

Cottekill Volunteer Fire Chief David A. Gagnon, 58, died July 3, 2026, after being struck by a tree while clearing a roadway. A 34-year veteran, his death marks the 45th firefighter fatality reported this year.

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