The fire apparatus procession carrying the casket of firefighter/paramedic Bill “Doc” Ellison heads down Columbia Parkway toward downtown.

Firefighters salute as Anderson Township's Engine 6 brings the casket to St. Peter in Chains Cathedral.

Pallbearers carry the casket into the cathedral

The Rev. Benedict O'Cinnsealaigh presides over the funeral mass.

Bill Ellison's brother delivers the eulogy as Mr. Ellison's brother-in-law grieves in the background.

Firefighters salute as the casket is carried out of the cathedral.

Bill Ellison's firefighter turnout gear sits on the bumper of Engine 6 as mourners console firefighters after the funeral.

The funeral procession heads into Northern Kentucky to St. Stephen Cemetery.

Anderson Township firefighters embrace at the burial site.

Fire chiefs Jim Hughes and Dan Esslinger hold Mr. Ellison's helmets to be presented to his family at the cemetery.

Victoria Ellison and her daughters Michaela, 5, and Marissa, 8, mourn at the graveside.

Miami Township Fire Chief Jim Hughes presents Victoria Ellison with the flag that covered her husband's casket.

Victoria Ellison and her daughters hold the flag and Bill Ellison's helmets.

Fire chiefs Dan Esslinger (left) and Jim Hughes react during the “last call” for Bill Ellison. The call was broadcast over firefighters' radios during the burial ceremony

Bagpipers play during the burial service.