Devastated firefighters have announced the loss of one of their beloved colleages.
Paul Burder, Braintree Fire Station's Watch Manager, passed away on Sunday following a long terminal illness.
Essex Fire Service announced the tragic news on Twitter on Monday afternoon.
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A spokesman for Essex Fire Service said: "We're devastated to announce the loss of Braintree Fire Station's Watch Manager Paul Burder, who died yesterday, following a long terminal illness.
"Paul was a kind, well-respected and popular colleague and he will be deeply missed.
"Our thoughts are with everyone who knew him."
We're devastated to announce the loss of Braintree Fire Station's Watch Manager Paul Burder, who died yesterday, following a long terminal illness.
— Essex Fire Service (@ECFRS) March 15, 2021
Paul was a kind, well-respected and popular colleague and he will be deeply missed. Our thoughts are with everyone who knew him. pic.twitter.com/i9J3ihFuUJ
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