Professional Firefighters Local 2583 has announced the line-of-duty death of Captain Wayne Conlon who served with the Dennis Fire Department for more than 40 years.
Captain Conlon passed away following a battle with occupational cancer.
In addition to his commitment to the Fire Department, Captain Conlon served as the President of the Dennis Firefighters union for 27 years, making him the longest-serving union President in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
The union says the loss of Captain Conlon is deeply felt by his family, friends, and the entire fire service community.
Funeral arrangements and honors will be announced once they are finalized.
(Photo: Dennis Professional Firefighters Local 2583)