Community Raising Funds For Fallen Firefighter's Family

SPRING VALLEY, NY — The Columbian Fire Company No. 1 has started a GoFundMe campaign to raise money for the family of Jared Lloyd, the firefighter who died rescuing residents from a massive blaze Tuesday at the Evergreen Court Home for Adults.

"As well as being a dedicated firefighter, Jared was a dedicated father to his two sons. All funds raised will go directly to his family and will be used for his sons' future," Andrew Lerer wrote on GoFundMe.

Lloyd was a graduate of Spring Valley High School and worked for Altice.

His two sons are 5 and 6, his father told The Journal News.

The Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services, Office of Fire Prevention and Control, sent out an announcement Wednesday:

Firefighter Lloyd, age 35, died as a result of injuries while operating at a fire in an assisted living facility in Rockland County in the early morning hours of Tuesday, March 23, 2021.

Dates and times for services are not yet available, however, information will be provided when the arrangements are finalized.

In memory of Firefighter Lloyd, all OFPC uniformed personnel are directed to display the black mourning band on their uniform badge until sunset of the day he is laid to rest.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to Firefighter Lloyd’s family and the members of Spring Valley Fire Department.

The fundraiser has a $500,000 goal.

SEE: Spring Valley Fire: Investigation Will Take Time, Officials Say

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