BUFFALO, N.Y. — On Saturday, the Buffalo Professional Firefighters announced arrangements for a Buffalo firefighter that was killed Wednesday when a large fire broke out at a downtown business.
Jason Arno was a three-year veteran of the Buffalo Fire Department.
On Thursday, March 9, Arno's wake will be at the Amigone Funeral Home from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m.
His funeral services will be held on Friday, March 10 at St. Joseph Cathedral at 10 a.m.
Arno leaves behind his wife Sarah and daughter Olivia. He was a beloved firefighter of Buffalo's Engine 2, which is housed at the fire station at Virginia Street and Elmwood Avenue.
There are two verified GoFundMe accounts for the family: one set up by Delton Arno, and another set up by Courtney Englert.
A news conference was held Saturday morning by city and fire officials with an update on services and on the fire investigation.