Finseth Honored at National Fallen Firefighters Memorial in Maryland

The National Fallen Firefighters Memorial in Emmitsburg, Maryland, recently honored 140 firefighters, including 70 who died in 2024, by adding their names to the memorial. Among those commemorated were Assistant Chief Nick Morosco of the Yorkville Volunteer Fire Department, who died of a cardiac event after responding to a call, and Burnsville firefighter-paramedic Adam Finseth, who was killed in the line of duty during a standoff. Members of both the Yorkville and Burnsville fire departments, along with many families, traveled to Maryland to take part in memorial events, including a candlelight vigil and service. Finseth, remembered as a dedicated professional, family man, and Army veteran, is the first Burnsville firefighter to be added to the national memorial. The Burnsville community honored his memory with red lights at fire stations, and the trip to the memorial was made possible by generous donors. Both departments emphasized the importance of coming together to honor their fallen colleagues and support each other through the grieving process.