Dearborn Fire Department LODD Captain Jeremy Watkins Procession IAFF

On March 7th, 2025, friends, family, and residents of Dearborn mourn the loss of fallen Captain Jeremy Watkins of the Dearborn Fire Department, IAFF Local 412. Beginning his service in 2002, Jeremy progressed through the ranks and made Captain in 2012. Jeremy was a proud Dearborn resident, and his Celebration of Life was held on March 6th at the Dearborn Ford Community Performing Arts Center. The procession which departed around 11am led by Dearborn Police, passed by Station 2, and concluded at St Hedwig Cemetery in Dearborn Heights. Captain Watkins was 49 years old.

A special thank you goes out to the many fire departments who stood to protect the residents of Dearborn while the services were held. This includes but is not limited to Dearborn Heights, Westland, Allen Park, Garden City, Livonia.

This covers a stop at Station 2 and Captain Watkins' gear along with Dearborn Heights Fire standing by, as well as a full run by of the procession.

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