At his funeral service Wednesday, John "JR" Gaudet was remembered by friends and colleagues as a heroic firefighter, teammate and loving father.

Watch the funeral service live in the player above. The service is scheduled to begin at 11:30 a.m.* BINGHAMTON, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) – Hundreds of family members, friends, fellow first responders, and officers have gathered at St.

Binghamton City Hall administrative offices will be closed on Wednesday. Binghamton City Court will be open on Wednesday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.New York Gov. Kathy Hochul directed all flags at state buildings to be flown at half-staff in Gaudet's honor Wednesday.

Binghamton firefighter JR Gaudet was killed while fighting a fire on Main Street. Here's the latest on the investigation.

Prior to Wednesday’s funeral mass, Binghamton firefighter and Public Relations Director for the firefighter union Chris Mallery shared his thoughts on the passing of John “J.R.”

Aerial video of portions of the funeral procession for fallen firefighter John "J.R." Gaudet show the solemn manner in which he was ultimately laid to rest.

Firefighter John "JR" Gaudet was killed in a fire in downtown. He is being remembered for his selfless dedication to the community.

A firefighter and father of three who was killed battling a blaze in upstate New York is being remembered for his dedication to the community. Binghamton Fire Department member John “JR” Gaudet, 40, was gravely injured when a wall collapsed during a firefight on the city’s Main Street on Wednesday

Binghamton firefighter JR Gaudet's funeral procession passed the Binghamton Fire Department on the way to Calvary Cemetery Wednesday.