Raleigh's firefighting community is in mourning after the Raleigh Professional Fire Fighters Association announced the death of firefighter Josh Lull on Monday. The union called the loss "devastating" and said "our hearts are broken," identifying Lull as a member of IAFF Local 548. The brief post also included the line, "rest in peace. we'll take it from here," while providing no other details.
Union post is the primary public notice
According to the Raleigh Professional Fire Fighters Association's Facebook post, the union shared photos and short tributes announcing Lull's death and identified him as a Local 548 member. The post included short messages but gave no cause of death or schedule for services. For now, that union statement stands as the most direct public notice about the loss.
Local 548's role and member support
Local 548 is the professional firefighters association that represents Raleigh's career fire crews, according to Local 548. The union's website notes it provides member support, benefits and immediate aid to families when a member dies, a safety net that becomes critically important at moments like this.
How Raleigh honors fallen firefighters
The City of Raleigh maintains a page describing how the Raleigh Fire Department honors fallen members with memorial ceremonies and departmental observances, underscoring the department's commitment to remembering those who served. The City of Raleigh outlines recent memorials and the department's protocols for honoring firefighters who die in service or as members of the department.
What comes next
Beyond the union's announcement, few public specifics about Lull's death are available at this time. Funeral and service details are usually coordinated between the family, the union and the department. Local 548's website lists contact resources for member support and media inquiries, and the union or the city will likely share arrangements when they are finalized. We will update this story as official information is released.
