Stephen Frye - Fire Fighter Fatality - Montgomery, Massachusetts

Stephen Frye

Fire Chief Stephen Frye, age 59, died in the line of duty on December 5, 2017, at a hospital in Westfield, Massachusetts.

Fire Chief Frye was a volunteer member of the Montgomery Fire Department. He had 24 years of service. 

Stephen was called Steve by his family and friends.

Montgomery is a town in Hampden County, Massachusetts with a population of just over 800. It is part of the Springfield, Massachusetts Metropolitan Statistical Area.

After 11:00 p.m., Stephen and other fire fighters responded to a chimney fire at a residence in Montgomery. While fighting the fire, Stephen collapsed.

Fellow responders treated him at the scene and he was rushed to a local hospital, where, tragically, he passed away. 

Florian, Patron Saint of
Firefighters, pray for Stephen
and for those who have
lost him. 

Family members describe Stephen as a man who would give you the shirt off of his back. He was the best.

The members of the Montgomery Fire Department are in mourning over the death of their brother. Stephen was a consummate professional. He was one of the good guys. He will be forever remembered.

Stephen's loved ones are devastated over his sudden and tragic death. He was loving and he was loved in return. He did his best. He will be forever mourned.

Stephen is survived by many loving comrades, friends and family members including his wife and his adult daughter and adult son who is also a volunteer firefighter.

Thank you for your service to the community, Stephen. 

Pray for all who die in the line of duty.

Pray for all who die suddenly. They are with us one moment and are gone before we can say goodbye.

Pray that Stephen is in Heaven. Pray that he is at peace and is with God. Amen.