Roseland, New Jersey — December 16 — Gavin Martin, a member of the Verona Fire Department, passed away, and the emergency services community is in grief. Together with neighbouring departments, the Roseland Volunteer Fire Department, located at 300 Eagle Rock Ave. in Roseland, New Jersey, honoured Martin's service and sent condolences to his friends, family, and fellow firefighters.

Martin was well-known in the local fire department for his dedication to training, response readiness, and teamwork while serving alongside his peers in Verona. Neighboring departments that frequently collaborate through regional cooperation and mutual aid responses have noted his passing. Leaders in the fire department emphasized the value of helping one another through difficult times and paying tribute to those who commit their lives to defending their communities. The community will remember Martin's service.