We regret to pass on to you that former Asst Chief, former Fire Commissioner and current Firefighter-EMT Richard Kaplan, 80, of the Jericho, Long Island, NY Fire Department died following his response to four emergency incidents with the JFD during the 24 hours preceding his death.
Chief Kaplan had been with the JFD 50 years and usually made at least 50% of all runs annually-he was a truly active member. He passed away on 1-23-2017.
