Pittsburgh Fire Captain Jim Ellis dies after prolonged illness
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- The Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire is mourning the loss of one of their own.
City officials announced Wednesday night that Captain Jim Ellis has died after a prolonged illness.
Pittsburgh Public Safety stands with @PghFireFighters as they mourn the passing of Captain Jim Ellis, a 23-year veteran of the PBF.
— Pittsburgh Public Safety (@PghPublicSafety) July 14, 2022
"Rest with God Captain, we will take it from here." - Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire Chief, Darryl Jones.
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Ellis was a 23-year veteran of the Bureau and was based of Station 32 in Deutschtown.
Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later time.
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