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**Binghamton Firefighter John Gaudet to Be Honored in Line of Duty Death Funeral**

**Binghamton, NY** – Arrangements have been made for the Line of Duty Death funeral service for Firefighter John Gaudet of the Binghamton Fire Department, IAFF Local 729. Firefighter Gaudet tragically passed away in the course of his duties, and fire departments planning to attend the service are encouraged to review important information regarding logistics and arrangements.

The funeral will take place on **Wednesday, February 19, 2025**. The New York State Professional Firefighters Association (NYSPFFA) has provided a link with details for those attending. To access this information, visit the NYSPFFA website: [Funeral Details](https://www.nyspffa.org/main/uncategorized/line-of-duty-death-notification-john-jr-gaudet-binghamton-iaff-local-729-2-13-2025/).

Firefighter Gaudet’s passing is a profound loss to the firefighting community, and his service and sacrifice will be honored by his family, colleagues, and fellow firefighters from across the region. The NYSPFFA has expressed gratitude for the support shown by firefighting brothers and sisters during this difficult time.

Attendees and supporters are encouraged to keep Firefighter Gaudet’s family, friends, and team in their thoughts. Updates and additional details can be found on the NYSPFFA website.

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