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In the Line of Duty
John D. Morgan, 53 - Roscoe, Illinois
5/31/2026
John D. Morgan Firefighter/Paramedic Harlem-Roscoe Fire Protection District Roscoe, Illinois Age: 53 Sex: Male Classification: Career Years of service: 25 Date of incident: May 31, 2026 Date of death: May 31, 2026 While working his shift, Firefighter/Paramedic John Morgan did not report to the apparatus floor when a call came in for a grass fire. Fellow first responders searched for Firefighter/Paramedic Morgan and found him unresponsive a short time later. Firefighter/Paramedic Morgan was pronounced deceased at the station. The cause of death has yet to be determined.