It is with deep regret, we announce the passing of Honorary Chief Angelo A. Capozzoli, who passed away on October 13, 2009 at the age of 72. Angelo was a member of the Freeport Fire Department and Engine Company # 1 from 1956 to present and was a life member of this Association. Our condolences go out to his wife Loretta, his brothers- Ex Chief John Capozzoli, Ex Captains- Joseph Capozzoli, Anthony Capozzoli, Robert Capozzoli and to the rest of their family on their loss. 

It is with deep regret that we announce the passing of Ex Captain Arthur B. Rassmussen, who passed away on December 17,2009 at the age of 66. Arthur was a member of the Freeport Fire Department and Emergency Rescue Company #9 from 1963 to present. Our condolences go out to his family on their loss.

It is with deep regret that we announce the passing of Ex Chief Richard Mitthauer, who passed away on January 21,2010 at the age of 78. Ex Chief Mitthauer was a member of the Freeport Fire Department and Hose Company # 3 from 1950 to the present and was a life member of this association, he served as Chief of the Department in 1967. Our Condolences go out to his daughters,Bonnie,Dale,Brother Ex- Captain Thomas Mitthauer, and to the rest of his family on their loss.