Cincinnati Fire Department Training Center

Today we honor the life and sacrifice of Fire Apparatus Operator Daryl Gordon.

He gave his life in the line of duty while working to rescue others in the city of Cincinnati.

His courage, leadership, and commitment to service will never be forgotten.

Rest in peace, brother.

Today, one of Cincinnati Fire Department's Training Academy staff marked a moment in time that cannot be repeated. As our men and women take time to remember the late Captain Hines' legacy within our department and in training, we are also able to look forward to the future of CFD. Class 124 began their journey today, as the first class at the newly opened Cincinnati Fire Training Center. The Training Staff took time to honor the memory of those who blazed the trail for firefighters within CFD as we ushered in the next generation of CFD Firefighters. We look forward to sharing parts of their journey with you in the coming months.

This week, the 123rd Cincinnati Fire Recruit class completed their second memorial run honoring our fallen brother FAO Daryl Gordon. The City of Cincinnati also memorialized March 26th as a day we will never forget FAO Gordon's service and ultimate sacrifice. We continue to train remembering the lessons we were left with after his passing.