In memory of Assistant Chief Jason McGlone

Jason McGlone, Assistant Chief of East Branch Fire Department, a firefighter / EMS, died in the line of duty on July 17, 2025 in East Branch, NY.

Record

• Rank: Assistant Chief
• Department: East Branch Fire Department
• Location: East Branch, NY
• End of watch: July 17, 2025
• Nature of death: Electrocution
• Years of service: 25
• Age: 51

Circumstances

Assistant Chief Jason McGlone arrived at the scene of a crash involving a motor vehicle and a utility pole at approximately 9:30 p.m. on July 17, 2025. Shortly after arriving, Assistant Chief McGlone repositioned the pumper rescue truck he was driving to distance his vehicle from sagging electrical wires. However, he was unaware that the wires had become entangled with the apparatus and were in contact with the vehicle’s roof. Assistant Chief McGlone was electrocuted when he exited the rescue pumper. Personnel on-scene immediately began attempts to resuscitate Assistant Chief McGlone with CPR and the use of an automatic external defibrillator (AED). Despite these efforts, Assistant Chief McGlone could not be revived and was pronounced deceased.

This record appears on the RESPONDin line-of-duty memorial wall, a public remembrance of first responders who died in the line of duty. Source: usfa import.