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Newark Fire Protection District mourns the death of Fire Chief Jeff Mathre · Kendall County News - Shaw Local

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  Newark Fire Protection District mourns the death of Fire Chief Jeff Mathry.
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  His article is being read by an automated voice, brought to you
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  by Everlit. The Newark Fire Protection District announced fire chief Jeff Mathew
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  died on September 21, saying his service will never be forgotten. The
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  Fireteam posted. That Mathras legacy of protecting the community He loved will
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  live on. Mathra's leadership, courage, friendship, and unwavering commitment to
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  the fire service touched countless lives. The
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  fire Protection District posted. To us, he was more than our chief.
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  He was a mentor, a brother, a friend, and someone we could
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  always count on. His presence, guidance, and dedication will be deeply missed
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  around the firehouse and throughout our community. The Fireteam extended its condolences
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  to Mathre’s family, friends and work partners. After hearing of his passing,
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  the Little Rock Fox Fire Protection District from the Plano area extended
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  its sympathies. We stand with our brothers and sisters of the Newark
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  Fire Protection District during this difficult time, Little Rock Fock Fox posted.
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  Mathra's dedication, and serving to his community and the fire service will
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  never be forgotten. The Bristol Kendall Fire
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  Protection District.
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  From Yorkville also extended condolences. We join our neighboring department as they've
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  mourned this loss and honor fire Chief Mathrew's service and dedication to
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  their community. Bristol Kendall posted. The Sandwich Fire Protection District. Said,
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  Mathra's leadership, dedication, and commitment to serving others will leave a lasting
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  impact on all who had the privilege of knowing and working alongside
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  him. Condolences were also extended by the Oswego Fire Protection District. The
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  Newark Fire Protection District covers 64 square miles in Kendall County. It
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  is one of the five fire protection districts in the county. Mathro's
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  father, Lowell Mathro, was previously a long-serving chief of the Newark Fire
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  Protection District.