Binghamton firefighter JR Gaudet killed in fire. Here’s the latest on the investigation

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Binghamton firefighter JR Gaudet killed in fire. Here’s the latest on the investigation

The cause of the fire that killed a Binghamton firefighter on Main Street in Binghamton has still not been determined.

In an update late Monday, City of Binghamton Mayor Jared Kraham’s office said the investigation into the fatal fire that killed 40-year-old Binghamton firefighter John “JR” Gaudet is “continuing,” and is being led by fire investigators from the New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services.

Gaudet, who was an 11-year veteran of the Binghamton Fire Department, died while fighting the flames at 1 and 3 Main St. on the night of Feb. 12, marking the first line-of-duty death in Binghamton since 2013.

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. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery in Johnson City.

Binghamton City Hall administrative offices will be closed on Wednesday. Binghamton City Court will be open on Wednesday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

In Binghamton on Feb. 14, 2025, downtown landmarks including The Forum paid tribute to firefighter JR Gaudet, who died while fighting a fire Feb. 12.

How to support Binghamton firefighter Gaudet’s family

Gaudet is survived by his wife and three young children. In the wake of his death, family friends and community organizations have set up fundraisers and local efforts to show their support.

Family friend and coworker of Gaudet’s wife, Lyndsie Babcock, created a 

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 to assist the family. As of 11 a.m. Tuesday, the fundraiser had raised $271,675.

The 

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 also set up a donation fund for Gaudet’s family. Donations can be made online through 

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