Nicholas Joseph Morosco of Yorkville, New York, was born on January 29, 1986, to David and Sherry Morosco. Nick was a 2004 graduate of Whitesboro Central Schools.

Nick was born into the brotherhood of volunteerism. From a young age, he lived and breathed every facet of the fire service while learning the importance of giving back to his community. Being a firefighter was in his blood, as it was passed down through generations from his maternal grandfather, father, and four uncles. Nick officially joined the Yorkville Volunteer Fire Department at age 16 as their first junior firefighter and climbed through the ranks during the years. At the time of his passing, Nick had served for 22 years and was serving as 1st assistant chief, “Car 2”. He was laid to rest posthumously as fire chief.

In addition to the fire service, Nick previously worked for the New Hartford Police Department as a 911 dispatcher and animal control officer. He assisted the police with many tasks and was known for his dedicated commitment to any and every aspect of public safety. He was a NYS and Nationally Certified Fire Investigator, a NYS and Nationally Certified Fire Instructor, a NYS EMT, and an excellent leader. He completed countless courses in several areas of the fire service, including HAZMAT, leadership, strategies, tactics, fire sciences, arson, and incident command. He had a passion for learning and an even bigger passion for leading and mentoring his crew. He was well-respected and looked up to by those he worked with. He knew his apparatus and station inside and out. He worked diligently to design several pieces of apparatus for the department, taking the greatest pride in Engine 7 and Tower Ladder 13, which he worked closely with Seagrave Fire Apparatus and Salt City Fire Equipment to build. He was an avid follower of the FDNY, which inspired him daily. Nick was an integral part of the Village of Yorkville.

In addition to his steadfast and unwavering commitment as a first responder and fierce leader, Nick was part of a very tight-knit family. He was a wonderful son, brother, nephew, grandson, uncle, cousin, and friend. Nick passed away on August 27, 2024, from a cardiac event shortly after leaving the fire station. At the time of his passing, he was serving alongside his father, Dave (fire commissioner); sister, Ali (captain); Uncle Joe (fire chief); Uncle Larry (assistant fire chief), brother-in-law, Eric; and niece, Bianca. His untimely passing has been felt strongly by the entire community, especially his family and fellow first responders, as they continue to carry his legacy to keep his memory alive.