Burlington Fire Department

In Memoriam

Lieutenant Steven N. Costello

On Friday evening, July 23, 2010,  Lieutenant Steven N. Costello was found by the members of his fire crew in cardiac arrest.  Firefighters initiated resuscitation and transported him to the hospital.  Lieutenant Costello regained his pulse in the Emergency Department and was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit after further medical interventions. On Friday morning, July 30, 2010, Lieutenant Steven N. Costello succumbed to complications from cardiac arrest; despite the valiant efforts of Steve, his family, and his medical team.