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Remembering
Michael J. Day
Providence Fire Department — Rhode Island
Classification: Career
Rank: Deputy Assistant Chief
Date of Death: June 13, 2006
Age: 49
Michael Day suffered a fatal heart attack
in his office on June 13, 2006,
after responding to a fire earlier in
the day. A 27-year veteran with
the department, he was officially
recognized for outstanding
professionalism and courage
on three separate occasions.
In 1989, he was awarded
the Heroic Action commendation
for rescuing
four people from the roof
of a burning house.
Promoted to the rank of
Deputy Assistant Chief
in June 2005, Michael
Act well your part, there all the honour lies.
— Alexander Pope
Day completed his final class in the Executive
Fire Officer program at the National Fire
Academy shortly before his death.
He had previously served as the
Health and Safety Officer for
the International Association
of Firefighters Local 799.
He was survived by his
wife, Cynthia Day; and
his children, Michael J.
Day, II, Amanda Day,
Brianne Day, and
Stephanie Day. His
father and three brothers
were also firefighters.