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Mount Arlington officials mourn firefighter Diego Escobar; fire department to provide counseling and coordinate arrangements
Summary
Mayor Stanzilis opened the Aug. 5 meeting with a prayer for firefighter Diego Escobar, and Fire Chief Mario Marcano said the department will update the council on arrangements and provide grief counselors to members.
The Borough of Mount Arlington began its Aug. 5 council meeting with a moment of silence for Firefighter Diego Escobar, who died at age 26, and officials noted immediate support for department members.
Mayor Stanzilis asked attendees to remain standing in prayer for Escobar. Fire Chief Mario Marcano told the council the department would keep the governing body informed about funeral or memorial arrangements and said grief counselors will be made available to firefighters who are struggling with the loss. Chief Marcano thanked the governing body for support, and Mayor Stanzilis thanked the chief for visiting the family.
Why it matters: the loss of a volunteer or career public-safety worker affects colleagues and the local community; the department is taking steps to offer counseling and coordinate arrangements.
Next steps: the fire department and borough will provide updates about arrangements and support services as they become available.
