FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 23, 2025
Delaware County Board of Supervisors Honors Fallen Volunteer Firefighter
DELHI, NY – Town of Hancock Supervisor Jerry Vernold introduced Resolution No. 134 honoring Assistant Fire Chief Jason McGlone at today's Delaware County Board of Supervisors meeting. The resolution was adopted unanimously by the Board in recognition of McGlone's ultimate sacrifice in service to his community.
"It was my honor and privilege to introduce this resolution," stated Supervisor Vernold. "Assistant Fire Chief McGlone exemplified the dedication and selfless service that defines our volunteer emergency responders throughout Delaware County."
Assistant Fire Chief Jason McGlone of the East Branch Fire Department was killed while performing his duties as a volunteer fireman on July 17, 2025. The resolution recognizes both his heroic service and the sacrifices made by volunteer firefighters and their families throughout Delaware County's rural communities.
The full text of Resolution No. 134 reads:
RESOLUTION NO. 134 TITLE: IN HONOR OF ASSISTANT FIRE CHIEF JASON MCGLONE
WHEREAS, Assistant Fire Chief Jason McGlone of the East Branch Fire Department was killed while performing his duties as a volunteer fireman on July 17, 2025; and
WHEREAS, Delaware County relies on the dedicated and selfless service of volunteers to support our communities in times of need; and
WHEREAS, Jason McGlone and his entire family have made sacrifices to serve our community in this capacity without hesitation; and
WHEREAS, the entire emergency services community is feeling the loss of a true local hero; and
WHEREAS, the Delaware County Board of Supervisors recognizes the risks taken by our volunteers to serve and protect the public in our rural communities;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, The Delaware County Board of Supervisors offers this resolution in dedication to the heroic and selfless service of Assistant Fire Chief Jason McGlone
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, The Delaware County Board of Supervisors offers our condolences and thanks to the family and friends of Jason McGlone along with his fellow fireman as we all mourn the loss of a fallen hero.
The Delaware County Board of Supervisors extends its deepest condolences to the McGlone family, the East Branch Fire Department, and the entire emergency services community during this difficult time.
Contact: Jerry Vernold, Town of Hancock Supervisor (607) 637-3651