Amber, NY — March 17th — Following the death of Ken Pienkowski's wife, Barb, members of Department Amber Fire & EMS sent their sympathies to the Pienkowski family and former Taunton Chief Ken Pienkowski. Because of his leadership and commitment with the Taunton Fire Department, Chief Pienkowski has a lengthy history with the fire service. Families in the emergency services sector frequently offer crucial assistance to firefighters who commit time to community protection, training, and responses.

In recognition of the strong bonds that exist between personnel and their families, fire departments frequently acknowledge losses within the extended fire service family. As they remember Barb and acknowledge the importance of families supporting the fire service, Department Amber Fire & EMS expressed its condolences to Chief Pienkowski, his family, and friends.