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.

It is with deep regret that we announce the passing  of Honorary Chief  and 75 Year member Fredrick Florenzie Sr. who passed away on June 23, 2010 at the age of 94. Chief Florenzie was a member of the Freeport Fire Department  and Hose Company 3 from 1935 until the present and was life member of this association. Our condolences go out to his son Ex- Captain Fredrick Florenzie Jr. and the rest of his family on thier loss.

It is with deep regret that we announce the passing of former firefighter Roger Parker, who passed away on July 11,2010 at the age 77. Roger was a member of the Freeport Fire Department and Engine Co.#1 from 1965 through 1984. He also was life member of this association. Our condolences go out to his son Kenny and to the rest of the Parker Family.