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Arrangements and Obituary Info for Rockport Firefighter Kris Juncker Jr.

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Rockport Fire Department
James Doyle, Fire Chief
37 Broadway
Rockport, MA 01966

For Immediate Release

Monday, Feb. 11, 2019

Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

Arrangements and Obituary Info Announced for Rockport Firefighter Kris Juncker Jr.

Active Duty Firefighter with 20 Years of Service Died Sunday at Age 38 from Lung Disease

ROCKPORT — Fire Chief James Doyle reports that visiting hours for active duty Rockport Fire Lt. Kris Juncker Jr. will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 13 from 4-8 p.m. at the Greely Funeral Home, 212 Washington St., Gloucester.

A funeral service will be held at noon Thursday at the First Congregational Church, located at 12 School St. in Rockport. Burial will follow at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Lt. Juncker’s name to the Rockport Fireman’s Association, PO Box 2, Rockport, MA 01966.

Official Obituary: Rockport Fire Department Lt. Kris Juncker Jr.

Lt. Kristian H. Juncker Jr., 38, Rockport Firefighter, husband of Jessica (Savage) Juncker of Rockport, passed away on Sunday morning, February 10th at Mass General Hospital.

Born in Gloucester on November 1, 1980, he was the son of Kristian H. Juncker Sr. and Ann M. (Manning) Pirnie.

Kris was a graduate of Rockport High School with the Class of 1999. Following graduation he joined the Rockport Fire Department. Kris was a dedicated firefighter, who always embraced the latest technology and firefighting techniques, while maintaining the traditions of the fire service. He was a mentor to all, and enjoyed training new members.

Most recently Kris discovered a love of photography, focusing on drone and landscape photography, establishing his company, Breakwater Aerials. In his spare time he enjoyed camping, hiking, model railroading, and tinkering with computers. He was much loved by his parent’s dogs and his nieces and nephews will all miss “Uncle Luda”. 
Kris was a past President of the Rockport Fireman’s Association and a member of The Manchester Club.

In addition to his wife Jessica, he is survived by his father Kristian Juncker Sr. and wife Cindy; his mother Ann Pirnie and husband Dale; siblings Courtney Tranos and her children Michael, Christopher and Elias; Arrienne Andrus and husband Sean and their children Declan, Keelin and Ryann; Erik Juncker and wife Vicki and their daughter Claire; Michael Pirnie, Alexa Pirnie;

His funeral service will be held on Thursday at 12 p.m. in the First Congregational Church, Rockport. Extended family and friends are cordially invited to attend. Visiting hours will be held on Wednesday from 4 to 8 p.m. in the Greely Funeral Home, 212 Washington Street, Gloucester. The burial will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his name to the Rockport Fireman’s Association, PO Box 2, Rockport, MA 01966.For online condolences, please visit greelyfuneralhome.com.

 

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Active Duty Rockport Firefighter Kris Juncker Jr. Dies, Age 38

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Rockport Fire Department
James Doyle, Fire Chief
37 Broadway
Rockport, MA 01966

For Immediate Release

Sunday, Feb. 10, 2019

Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

Active Duty Rockport Fire Lt. Kris Juncker Jr. Dies after Battling Lung Disease

Firefighter Juncker, Age 38, Served Rockport Fire for 20 Years

ROCKPORT — Fire Chief James Doyle regrets to report the active duty death of Rockport Fire Department Lt. Kris Juncker Jr.

Lt. Juncker was 38 years old and had served the Rockport Fire Department for more than 20 years, joining the department at age 18. He fought a long battle with lung disease and died Sunday at a Boston hospital. He leaves his wife Jessica and father, Kris Juncker Sr.

Arrangements are still pending and will be announced when they are finalized.

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Gloucester Firefighter Graduates from Academy

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Gloucester Fire Department
Eric Smith, Fire Chief
8 School St.
Gloucester, MA 01930

For Immediate Release

Monday, Oct. 15, 2018

Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

Gloucester Firefighter Graduates from Academy

Firefighter Thomas Aldrich graduated from the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy today. (Courtesy Photo)

GLOUCESTER — Chief Eric Smith is pleased to announce that Firefighter Thomas Aldrich graduated from the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy today.

Firefighter Aldrich completed the 267th class of the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy’s 50-day Career Recruit Firefighter Training Program and was recognized this morning at a ceremony in Stow.

Residing on the North Shore, Firefighter Aldrich joined the Gloucester Fire Department as a firefighter/paramedic in November of 2017 after working for the Manchester-by-the-Sea Fire Department for nearly a year.

“We’re excited to have Firefighter Aldrich back from the academy and serving the Gloucester community,” Chief Smith said. “His skills as both a firefighter and paramedic make him an asset to this department.”

Today’s firefighters do far more than fight fires. They are the first ones called to respond to chemical and environmental emergencies, ranging from the suspected presence of carbon monoxide to a gas leak. They may be called to rescue a child who has fallen through the ice or who has locked himself in a bathroom. They rescue people from stalled elevators and those who are trapped in vehicle crashes. Firefighters test and maintain their equipment, including self-contained breathing apparatus hydrants, hoses, power tools and apparatus.

During the 10-week academy, firefighters learned the basic skills they need to respond to fires, including how to contain and control them, public fire education, hazardous material incident mitigation, flammable liquids, stress management, confined space rescue techniques and rappelling.

To graduate, firefighters were required to demonstrate proficiency in life safety, search and rescue, ladder operations, water supply, pump operation and fire attack (ranging from mailbox fires to multiple-floor or multi-room structural fires).

The 30 graduates, one woman and 29 men, represent the 26 fire departments of: Ashland, Bellingham, Boxborough, Charlton, Dracut, Gardner, Gloucester, Ipswich, Marblehead, Marshfield, New Bedford, North Andover, Northborough, Plymouth, Rockland, Sandwich, Seekonk, Somerset, Stoneham, Sudbury, Taunton, Upton, Walpole, Watertown, Weston and Winchendon.

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Manchester-by-the-Sea Seeks Firefighter/Paramedic

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The following is a message from the Town of Manchester-by-the-Sea:

Manchester-by-the-Sea MA is seeking a highly responsible candidate for the position of Firefighter/Paramedic to fill an immediate vacancy.

Minimum applicant qualifications:

  • NREMT or Massachusetts Paramedic certification
  • Pro-Board or equivalent FF I/II certification
  • S. Diploma
  • Valid Driver’s License – CDL-B with Air brake endorsement preferred
  • Drug and marijuana free
  • Able to pass a comprehensive criminal background investigation

Starting salary range: $25.76 – $27.06 per hour DOQ (plus fringe benefits and other applicable incentives)

To participate in the hiring process, send a cover letter and resume before 4 p.m. on Sept. 7 to:

Fire Chief George Kramlinger

12 School St.

Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA 01944

Questions regarding this hiring process should be addressed to the above or call 978-526-4040.

All submissions will be reviewed and the most highly qualified candidates will be invited to participate in one or more interviews and assessments.

Employment will be contingent upon the satisfactory results of a number of pre-placement conditions.  Continued employment will be contingent upon maintaining paramedic certification and successful completion of the MFA Career Recruit program (if not already accomplished).

The Town of Manchester-by-the-Sea is an AA/EOE employer.

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