Association Expresses Condolences to Grieving Family
The Saint John Firefighters Association, IAFF Local 771, has publicly shared a message of sorrow following a tragic death that occurred on New Year’s Day. The association used social media to extend its support to the family affected by the loss.
In a statement posted online, the organization offered its sympathies. “On behalf of President Tyler Embree and the dedicated members of the Saint John Firefighters Association, we would like to extend our deepest heartfelt condolences to the family who tragically lost their loved one on New Year’s day,” the post reads.
The message was accompanied by a solemn image of the association’s crest, overlaid with a black mourning band, a traditional symbol of remembrance for fallen comrades and community members.

The association did not release further details about the incident or the individual involved. The post serves as a public gesture of solidarity and support for the family during a difficult time.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Who issued the statement of condolence?
- The Saint John Firefighters Association, IAFF Local 771, released the statement on behalf of its president, Tyler Embree, and its members.
- What was the core message?
- The message was to extend “deepest heartfelt condolences” to a family that experienced the loss of a loved one on January 1st.
- Did the association provide details about the incident?
- No, the post did not contain any specific information about the tragedy, focusing entirely on expressing sympathy for the family.




My sympathy to the family on the loss of a family member.
Also my thanks to SJFD also sympathy to the firefighters who discovered the deceased. This would not be an easy thing