Governor Josh Shapiro orders flags half-staff in Erie County for Junior Firefighter Bryce Kaufmann

Governor Josh Shapiro ordered Commonwealth and U.S. flags on Commonwealth facilities, public buildings, and grounds in Erie County to fly at half-staff in honor of Junior Firefighter Bryce Kaufmann. Flags will remain lowered until the date of interment.

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Governor Josh Shapiro ordered Commonwealth and United States flags on all Commonwealth facilities, public buildings, and grounds in Erie County to fly at half-staff in honor of Junior Firefighter Bryce Kaufmann of A.F. Dobler Hose & Ladder Co.

Kaufmann died while responding to a fire on September 20, 2026. The order directs that flags remain lowered to half-staff until the date of interment, which has not yet been announced.

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Last reviewed September 23, 2026