| The members of the Pleasant Valley Fire District would like to extend our condolences and offer our sympathy to the family of Assistant Chief Steve Harris of the Fort Johnson Volunteer Fire Company, Inc.
Chief Harris Jr., 57, of Amsterdam, passed away suddenly on Monday morning, February 13, 2023 after suffering a medical emergency while fighting a structure fire with his department.
For more than 40 years he devoted his life to the Fort Johnson Volunteer Fire Company. Beginning in the early 80's as a teenager he was a member of their Explorer Post through the boy scouts and later became a full active member of the company.
He came up through the ranks and held various positions. He was a mentor to many and a fountain of information for fire related topics as the company's Historian. Steve stood shoulder to shoulder with his fellow members as they dealt with the tragedy of others, and many were there with him in his final hours. His family is eternally grateful for that.
He was currently serving as the Assistant Fire Chief, the financial secretary, and on the Board of Directors for the Fort Johnson Volunteer Fire Company.
Rest in Peace Chief! |
