WORCESTER, Mass. (AP) – A Massachusetts fire lieutenant has died battling an early morning fire in a three-story home.

Worcester Fire Chief Michael Lavoie say Lt. Jason Menard and his crew became trapped on the third-floor of the home after the fire was reported at about 1 a.m. Wednesday. Menard helped two members of his crew, including a probationary firefighter, escape but he could not escape himself.

Menard and three other firefighters were taken to the hospital. Menard was declared dead, two were treated and released and one remains in the hospital in serious condition.

Menard leaves behind a wife and three children.