Local county mourns area firefighter

CLINTON COUNTY — CORRECTION: A previous version of this story incorrectly identified the department Irwin worked for. He was a member of the Clinton-Highland Joint Fire District.

A Clinton County firefighter has died.

John Irwin, a firefighter with the Clinton-Highland Joint Fire District in New Vienna, has died.

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During his time in Clinton County, Irwin gave countless years of service to the residents, according to a Facebook post.

Irwin also mentored and guided numerous firefighters as a Fire Safety instructor for many years.

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