IN REMEMBRANCE: Lt. Joseph Hines (End of Watch: November 10, 1974)

IN REMEMBRANCE: This past Sunday, November 10, marked 50 years since Lieutenant Joe Hines died in the line of duty. Sworn in to our department on June 8, 1957, he served for 14 years as a firefighter before his ascent to the rank of Lieutenant on September 3, 1971. Responding to a structure fire at the Armstrong Rubber Facility, Lieutenant Hines suffered severe effects of smoke inhalation and died as a result of those injuries. Half a century after his sacrifice we remember Lieutenant Hines for his service, selflessness, and the courage he demonstrated right until the end.