Jeffrey Mark Whitcomb was born on February 6, 1968. He attended St. Rose of Lima Catholic School until its closure and then Littleton Public Schools, graduating in 1986. He was a three-sport athlete and held a lifelong passion for the game of hockey. This passion led him to join a men’s league, participate in the CHaD Battle of the Badges charity game, and participate in a charity game against the Boston Bruins Alumni team. Upon graduating from Littleton High School in 1986, he enlisted in the United States Navy and served from 1986-1990 on the USS Canopus, R-9 Division.

Upon his honorable discharge, he was hired as a firefighter for the Littleton Fire Department in March of 1990. He was later promoted to captain of the department in 1997 and served in that role until his retirement in 2015. He also served the New Hampshire Department of Safety as a Senior Staff Instructor for the Division of Fire Standards and Training and Emergency Medical Services, from 1997 until he died in 2021. He taught and trained hundreds of New Hampshire fire service colleagues. Upon his retirement from the Littleton Fire Department, he brought his passion for the fire service and teaching to Littleton High School at the Career and Technical Center, where he could share his passion with local high school students considering the fire service as their future career path.

Jeff was a devoted family man, leaving behind his beloved wife, Carlene, their two daughters, Emma and Sara, who were his pride and joy, and a large, loving family. Jeff shared a love of the outdoors with his father and uncles. He was a talented craftsman, amazing cook, loyal friend, and born entertainer. He was never happier than when he was hosting one of his legendary get-togethers, where friends and family alike would leave after extensive laughter ensued. He was a passionate believer and defender of the underdog and was never afraid to share his opinion.

Jeff was injured in a training accident in the fall of 2021 and succumbed to his injuries on October 2 of that same year. He leaves behind a loving family and a legacy that they aim to honor and protect in the times ahead. Life has not been the same without him, but his family finds comfort in knowing that he got to live his life fulfilling his true passion as a firefighter and an instructor to future firefighters.