Scott Moore, a captain of the Mapleton Fire Department, passed away on April 10, 2024. (Photo provided by Mapleton Fire Department)
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Mapleton mourns loss of local firefighter

The Township of Mapleton is mourning the loss of a volunteer firefighter from Moorefield.

Scott Moore, a 49-year-old captain and father of three, passed away on Wednesday.

Moore was a member of the Mapleton Fire Department for 24 years.

In a statement, the department said the loss would be felt by all and sent its sympathies to Moore's family.

His employer, Aire One Heating and Cooling, has also started a GoFundMe campaign to raise support for Moore's wife and kids.

You can find the link to the campaign here.

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