Eglin Fire and Emergency Services mourns loss of one of their own
Eglin Air Force Base’s Fire and Emergency Services recently lost one of their own in a motor vehicle crash, which occurred Wednesday, March 13. Battalion Chief Matthew Becker, who served with Eglin Fire and Emergency Services for 17 years, left behind a wife, two children and countless loved ones. In response to the death of Becker, Eglin Fire and Emergency Services said that Becker was a “dedicated leader, mentor and friend to all within the Eglin Reservation and the community.” “His commitment to service and his unwavering dedication to the safety of our base will always be remembered,” the Eglin Fire and Emergency Services statement read.