GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) – A Town of Oneida volunteer firefighter who died in the line of duty this week has been honored by area brethren.
Green Bay Metro Fire Fighters gave a “final salute” to John C. Brocker, who died while responding to a fatal crash earlier this week.
In a posting on Facebook, “The Green Bay Metro Fire Fighters want to offer our sincerest condolences to the family of Fire Fighter John Brocker and to our Brothers and Sisters at the Town of Oneida Fire Department. Our members were honored to give Brother Brocker a final salute as he was escorted through the city to his hometown. “Rest Easy Brother, We Will Take It From Here”…”
While on scene Monday night, the 65-year-old Brocker was in the process of setting up a landing zone for an inbound medical helicopter when he complained of chest pain. Fire officials say he was treat on scene and then taken to St. Vincent Hospital in Green Bay where he was pronounced dead.
The U.S. Fire Administration online listed Brocker’s nature of death was a heart attack.
According to a release by the Town of Oneida Fire Department, Brocker was a 14-year veteran, having served both as a firefighter and fire inspector.
“He was known to be extremely dedicated to the fire service, and his presence on emergency calls, particularly as an apparatus operator, will be greatly missed by his fellow volunteers,” the statement reads. “Additionally, John was an employee of the Oneida Nation for 22 years, most recently serving as the Supervisor of Buildings and Maintenance at the Turtle School.”
A visitation will held on Sunday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Muehl-Boettcher Funeral Home in Seymour. An additional visitation will take place Monday from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Seymour, with the funeral services starting at 11 a.m.
Uniformed public safety personnel are encouraged to attend as a showing of support for Brocker, his family and the Town of Oneida Fire Department.
