We regret to pass on that Firefighter Anthony Desimone, 50, of the North Haven FD (CT) has died in the Line of Duty. Firefighter Desimone is a 23 year veteran of the department.
Firefighter Desimone had just completed a 38 hour continuous shift in the fire station and was relieved from duty when he suffered a medical emergency as he arrived home. Family members witnessed him collapse and immediately called 911. Units from North Haven Fire, Police and Nelson Ambulance responded to provide medical care. FF Desimone was transported to the Yale New Haven Hospital where he was pronounced dead after resuscitation efforts were unsuccessful.
Prior to being hired as a career firefighter, he started as a North Haven volunteer firefighter with the North East Volunteer Fire Company #4.
FF Desimone was involved with numerous civic organizations including the Knights of Columbus and the North Haven Little league. He is survived by his wife and 2 kids. The department will share funeral arrangements once they are finalized. Please keep Firefighter Desimone, his wife and two children, his family and members of the North Haven Fire Department in your thoughts and prayers as we go forward.