Travis Ransom has passed away suddenly. He was pronounced dead by family and loved ones on Friday morning, June 21, 2024 after a courageous battle with an illness. Reports say he died after a long battle with cancer, leaving behind his family and all those who had the chance of meeting him during the course of his well lived life. The general public is urged to keep the whole family of Travis Ransom in their thoughts and prayers as they navigate through this sad and difficult time.
Over the years, Captain Ransom has held various positions with Union Fire Protection District, such as Fire Inspector, Firefighter/Paramedic, Lieutenant, Captain, and most recently, our Training Captain. Captain Ransom also served in the United States Air Force and retired from Edgewood Fire Department and the Greater Cincinnati Northern KY Airport Fire Department. His extensive experience has had a long-lasting effect on Northern Kentucky firefighters.
Travis was a brave Air Force veteran, a loving father to Hunter, Hannah, and Kayleigh, a committed firefighter/paramedic, and a devoted husband to his wife Lisa. Travis has generously served the Union Professional Firefighters Local 5038 community for more than 30 years. Travis Ransom attended Conneaut Valley High School where he completed his secondary education. He was a native of Conneautville Station, Pennsylvania where he spent his earlier days before moving to Cincinnati where he settled until the time of his death.
GoFundMe – Donate in Support of the family
Captain Travis Ransom of Local 5038 had been bravely battling stage 4 lung cancer for over two years, but recently faced some setbacks. He was transferred to OSU-James Cancer Center in Columbus, OH, which is quite a distance from his family. Always the first to help others, Travis would never ask for donations himself. This is why Local 5038 is reaching out on his behalf. Consider donating to this GoFundMe campaign in support of Travis Ransom’s family.
In addition to being a devoted firefighter/paramedic, Travis is a committed veteran of the United States Air Force and a loving husband and father to his three children. He has generously served our community for more than 30 years, and now we are asking for your assistance in helping him and his family at this difficult time.
