Freeport Fire Chief Brad Liggett dies at age 55

January 9, 2022|By Kevin Haas|In Local, Top Stories, Beloit
Freeport Fire Chief Brad Liggett died suddenly on Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022, at age 55. (Photo provided by the city of Freeport)
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FREEPORT — The city of Freeport is mourning the sudden death of Fire Department Chief Brad Liggett, who died Saturday at age 55.

Liggett led the Freeport Fire Department since July 2019, after serving the city of Beloit’s Fire Department for 30 years, including 16 years as its chief.

In December, Liggett was elected to be the first vice president of the Metropolitan Fire Chiefs Association.

Funeral arrangements are being made through Daley Murphy Wisch & Associates Funeral Home in Beloit.

“The city sends its sincere condolences to Chief Liggett’s wife, family and friends, and the city of Beloit Fire Department,” the city of Freeport said in a news release.

The cause of Liggett’s death was not disclosed.