On August 22, 2015 at 2135hrs, an hour after responding to a commercial structure fire, Firefighter Sesso participated in a fire department parade including multiple fire departments. On his way home, Firefighter Sesso suffered a cardiac arrest. Firefighter Lawrence G. Sesso was transported to the Southside Hospital but did not survive his injury.
Our condolences to the Sesssc Family & Friends, Sayville Fire Department, and to all affected by Firefighter Lawrence G Sesso's passing.
To date, 57 firefighter fatalities have been reported to USFA in 2015. Year-to-date monthly and annual USFA firefighter fatality reports are posted online at U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) Fatality Notices page.
(The usual disclaimers: I am not a journalist; This is a blog that expresses an outlook and is not conclusive in any shape or manner.)