The National Emergency Training Center (NETC) campus will be closed during the government shutdown, including access to the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial. We appreciate your understanding and encourage you to check for updates as the situation evolves.
Chief Clarence “Joe” Kent was killed while driving a fire truck to a fire 9/25/54. He was the chief of the Richwoods Volunteer Fire Dept. Peoria County, Ill.
This firefighter line of duty fatality occurred before the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial was built in Emmitsburg, Maryland. While this firefighter has not been officially honored at the Memorial site, there are plans to do so when resources are available.
Memorial Wall