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National Fallen Firefighters Foundation

Roll of Honor

Captain
Age: 34
Year of Death: 2020

Joseph Todd Gallo

Joseph Todd Gallo was born February 23, 1986, in Jacksonville, North Carolina, to Todd and Michelle Gallo. Joe graduated from Blissfield High School in 2004. He was an Eagle Scout.

Joe always wanted to be a firefighter and, at age 16, bought his first vehicle, a 1961 Ward LaFrance fire truck.

He spent his career building a dedicated and ambitious reputation. Joe joined the Blissfield Township Fire Department in 2014. The fire department promoted him to captain in 2017. In 2018, the Madison Township Fire Department also hired Joe as a firefighter and EMT. He worked at least two shifts every week, while simultaneously serving as the fire captain for Blissfield Township.

“He was always ‘that guy,’ the one you knew you could count on,” Blissfield Township Fire Department Chief Dale Fruchey said.

“Joe had a passion for the fire service. He was probably one of the most passionate firefighters I’ve known in a long time,” Madison Township Fire Department Chief Ryan Rank said.

Joe died November 17, 2020, doing what he loved most, responding to a barn fire. Joe is survived by his parents, Todd and Michelle; brother, Zachary (Lauryn); nephew, Sawyer; and many family and friends.

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  1. I am completely honored to make the first Memorial Wall comment for Mr. Gallo. I never met or knew him, but we hail from the same area. Eagle Scout like me, too. We had much in common. I would have loved to meet him. I am lucky to have learned about Mr. Gallo. He sounded like a great man, and he died whilst serving our country. He was a true American Hero. I salute you, Mr. Gallo.

    – Jake Suggs