David Keller

David Keller

David Keller’s giving service to others was a calling! following in his dad’s footsteps. At an early age, David took a liken to the Fire Department and Emergency Medical Service. Mostly due to seeing and hearing stories of his dad at work. His dad Timothy...
Christopher Shearer

Christopher Shearer

The North Chicago Fire Department said Christopher Shearer, 54, served in the department for 20 years. Chris was Firefighter of the year in 1992. Shearer grew up in North Chicago and “remained proud of his community.” He began working for the department in August 1994...
Todd Yandre

Todd Yandre

Initial reports, pending autopsy confirmation, indicate a cardiac event as the cause of his death in the line of duty. Chief Yandre served with distinction as a member of the Lake Mills Fire Department for over 41 years, moving up the ranks from volunteer firefighter...
Melody “Mel” Piehl

Melody “Mel” Piehl

Since losing her husband, Russ, in 2013 after an air medical accident, Mel has been a fierce advocate for the EMS and Families of the Fallen communities fighting for other surviving families and supporting anyone impacted by a LODD in EMS, fire, or air medical. When...