Name: John “JR” R. Gaudet
EOW: February 12th, 2025
Rank: Firefighter
Age: 40
Department: Binghamton Fire Department
State: New York
Activity Level: Advance Hose Lines/Fire Attack (includes Wildland)
Incident Details:
On Wednesday, February 12, 2025, firefighters from the Binghamton Fire Department responded to the scene of a multi-alarm commercial structure fire. While fighting the fire, a wall collapsed. A short time later a mayday was declared and Firefighter John “JR” R. Gaudet was rescued from the debris. Two other firefighters were also injured at the scene. All three were immediately transported to the UHS Wilson Medical Center where Firefighter Gaudet was pronounced deceased. The two other firefighters were treated and released.
Cause of Death: Caught or Trapped
Nature of Death: Trauma
Duty Type: On-Scene Fire
Incident Date: February 12th, 2025
Fixed Property Use: Industry