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In honor of Captain Sanders’ distinguished service and with deep respect for his contributions, the Baton Rouge Fire Department, in collaboration with Captain Sanders’ family, would like to announce the funeral services that will take place, including a public visitation and a memorial service.

Public Visitation: November 13, 2023, from 9:00 am until 11:00 am

Istrouma Baptist Church
10500 Sam Rushing Dr
Baton Rouge, LA

Memorial Service: November 13, 2023, will commence promptly at 11:00 am

Istrouma Baptist Church
10500 Sam Rushing Dr
Baton Rouge, LA

During the memorial service, we kindly ask that our media partners and attendees refrain from filming or taking photographs inside the church out of respect for Captain Sanders and his family.

Fallen Member Notice – Retired Captain Louis Moore (Houston Black Firefighters)

The International Association of Black Professional Firefighters, Inc. expresses our sincere condolences to the family, friends, and chapter of fallen brother Louis Moore. Brother Moore passed out n July 6, 2023. He served with the Houston Fire Dept from 10/31/1969 to 01/23/2003.

Good afternoon everyone, I am sending this email to inform you of the Funeral Arrangements for Louis Moore. The Funeral Arrangements are as follows:

Saturday, July 15, 2023, 11:00am
Christian Faith Baptist Church
4304 Brinkley Street
Houston, TX.

Sincerely
Alvin A. Douglas
Regional Director, South Central Region
IABPFF
(225) 938-4481


It is with deep sadness that we announce the loss of our very own, Battalion Chief Edward Karriem.

The Little Rock Fire Department responded to a house fire at 9925 Stardust Trail, Saturday, February 13, 2021 at 10:52 a.m. Upon arrival on the scene, firefighters reported smoke visible from the one story wood-frame residential structure. Rescue and Firefighting operations began immediately.

Eight (08) pieces of Fire/Rescue equipment and approximately nineteen (19) emergency response personnel ultimately responded to the call. Battalion Chief Edward Karriem was the commanding officer of this incident. The fire was brought under control at 11:22 a.m. There were no civilian injuries. The origin and cause of the fire is under investigation.

During firefighting/overhaul procedures, Battalion Chief Edward Karriem (41yo) was observed to be unresponsive in his Command vehicle; fire crews performed CPR and MEMS transported him in critical condition to Baptist Hospital where he was later pronounced deceased. The cause of death is pending the Medical Examiner’s Report. Chief Karriem faithfully served this city and the Division of Fire Services for seventeen (17) years. Our sincere prayers are extended to the family, loved ones and friends.

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