Homewood Fire Department answers the Last Alarm with their fallen brother, Brian Carey. The Band of Brothers Fife and Drum Corp played a salute from the graveside.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Firefighter Brian Carey, Homewood, IL Press Release
HOMEWOOD, IL March 31, 2010 Last evening, Tuesday, March 30, 2010 before 9:00 PM, the Homewood Fire Department was dispatched to a report of a structure fire at a single-family residence at 17622 Lincoln Avenue in Homewood. First arriving fire crews found a house with visible smoke and flames, and were advised that at least one occupant remained inside the structure.
Firefighters initiated rescue and extinguishment operations, and, upon entering the structure, encountered heavy heat and fire conditions. Because of the extreme heat and the amount of fire burning inside the house, the sole occupant, 87-year old Wendell H. Elias, could not be reached and his body was located after entry could be made. The other occupant of the house, 89-year old Bertha A. Elias, had escaped and was transported to South Suburban Hospital with non-fire related injuries. She is in stable condition at this time.
During the rescue attempt, Homewood firefighter paramedics, Brian Carey (28 years old) and Karra Kopas (21-year old) were injured. They were taken by ambulance to South Suburban Hospital in Hazel Crest (IL) where they were treated. Firefighter Carey succumbed to his injuries and passed away while at the hospital. Firefighter Kopas suffered first and second degree burns and is in stable condition at the University of Chicago Burn Center.
Firefighter/Paramedic Carey joined the Homewood Fire Department as a part-time firefighter/paramedic on August 20, 2008, and was hired as a full-time firefighter/paramedic on December 13, 2009. Firefighter/Paramedic Kopas joined the Homewood Fire Department as a part-time firefighter/paramedic on June 23, 2005.
Holy Sepulcher Cemetery, Oak Lawn, Illinois, April 6, 2010.
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June 5th, 2010 at 4:19 am
Over 20 years in …
Over 20 years in the Fire Service and still it breaks my heart to see a procession such as this. My heart goes out to Firefighter Carney’s family and fellow brothers in the Fire Service.
June 5th, 2010 at 4:19 am
I live about a mile …
I live about a mile from the house and the girl who was injured lives right down the street from me
June 5th, 2010 at 4:19 am
only 2 months on …
only 2 months on the job. very sad story i live about an hour away and he was the first homewood firefighter killed in the line of duty.
RIP firefighter Brian Carey gone but not forgotten
June 5th, 2010 at 4:19 am
RIP. ECFD 3985
RIP. ECFD 3985
June 5th, 2010 at 4:19 am
It just gives you …
It just gives you chills knowing that one of our fellow brothers died in the line of duty. Brother Brian you will be missed but we will carry on and do our job to the best of our abilites just as you did. You are an inspiration to everyone with your courage and bravery especially when you protected your fellow firefighter. We will never forget you my brother. Stay safe and God Bless all!
June 5th, 2010 at 4:19 am
Remember Fallen …
Remember Fallen Brother Brian Carey. Rest In Peace. IAFF L4560
June 5th, 2010 at 4:19 am
This was very nice, …
This was very nice, I was overwhelmed with joy at how much respect was shown by the people that came out of their houses as we drove by in the procession it was a very special thing and i know Brian’s immediate family and friends and his fire dept. family really appreciated the support. R.I.P Brian you are a hometown hero and you will be missed. As we wear our mourning bands around our badges we take time each day we put it on to remember you. God Bless you and your Family.
June 5th, 2010 at 4:19 am
I was photographing …
I was photographing at this same location, this video is a very nice!!
Thank You!
June 5th, 2010 at 4:19 am
@turbolaser92
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@turbolaser92
Thank You for the Great Video Coverage for my Lil Brother.
IAFF Local 2 Member
June 5th, 2010 at 4:19 am
@turbolaser92
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@turbolaser92
Thank You for the Great Video Coverage for my Lil Brother.
IAFF Local 2 Member
June 5th, 2010 at 4:19 am
RIP Brian Carey
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RIP Brian Carey
Gone but not forgotten!
June 5th, 2010 at 4:19 am
very nice coverage! …
very nice coverage!!!!!