A 27-year-old firefighter from New Haven suddenly and tragically passed away this weekend, according to officials. William McMillian was assigned to Engine 9, Ellsworth Station, and was a member of the city’s fire department for four years. “FF McMillian will be remembered by his family, friends, and colleagues as a loyal, hard-working, family man,” New Haven Firemen’s Benevolent Association.
Ricardo Torres. New Haven Independent / Contributed
NEW HAVEN, CT (WFSB) - A New Haven firefighter is being remembered after he died in the line of duty while battling a fire very early Wednesday morning.
Chief John Alston of the New Haven Fire Department identified the firefighter as Ricardo Torres Jr.
The fire broke out around 1 a.m. at a multi-family home on Valley Street overnight.
Minutes after crews arrived, firefighters said they rescued a woman inside.
A New Haven firefighter died while battling a fire on Wednesday. Companies on arrival saw heavy fire, flames, Alston. [There was a] report of multiple occupants trapped.