The assistant chief suffered a heart attack at home after fighting a grass fir for two hours.
Category Archives: Line of Duty Deaths
Missouri Captain Dies While Fighting Grass Fire
The captain collapsed while fighting a natural cover fire.
Indiana Assistant Chief Dies While Responding to Fire
The assistant chief was found on the floor while preparing to respond to a structure fire.
West Virginia Firefighter Dies after Responding to Call
A 66-year-old volunteer firefighter died after a medical event the day after a call.