A Detroit firefighter's widow is seeking assistance from the city after her husband's death. Dale Fahoome, a 27-year veteran of the Detroit fire department, passed away in January 2026 due to stage 4 esophageal cancer. His wife, Coco Fahoome, feels the city has not provided adequate support to her family following his death.

Coco Fahoome is requesting a line-of-duty designation for her husband's death. She has been trying to get answers and help from the city. Further details about her efforts and the city's response are available from Local 4 Investigators.

The family is seeking recognition of Dale Fahoome's service to the city, which spanned nearly three decades. The widow's request comes as she navigates the aftermath of her husband's passing and seeks support for herself and her family.