Waterbury Line Of Duty Death

May 22, 2007
The Waterbury Fire Department has announced the Line of Duty Death of Captain John Keane of Engine 8. Captain Keane is a 13 year member of the fire department and was injured on Saturday when his Engine 8 collided with Truck 1 at the intersection of East Aurora Street and Route 73. Eight fire personnel were injured in the accident. Captain Keane was taken to Waterbury Hospital and then airlifted by the Lifestar Helicopter to Yale-New Haven Hospital with severe head injuries. He succumbed to his injuries on May 22 during the early morning hours. Firefighter Joseph Fischetti, driver of Engine 8 also received serious injuries and is in the ICU of Waterbury Hospital. The other six firefighters received various injuries, all were treated and released. Captain Keane is survived by his wife Monica, and two children. Captain Keane was the Secretary of Waterbury Firefighters Local 1339 and was very active within the Department and community.
Arrangements:Visitation: Thursday May 24, 2007 4-8PM - Waterbury City Hall, 235 Grand Street, Waterbury. A funeral mass for Captain Keane will be held on Friday May 25, 2007 10:30 AM at St. Peter and Paul Church, 67 Southmayd Road, Waterbury.