VIRGINIA FF LODD-Ejected While Responding & Chicago Crash Update
(The Secret List-www.FireFighterCloseCalls.com)
It is with deep regret that we advise you that a 17 year old Volunteer Firefighter of the McGaheysville Volunteer Fire Company (Rockingham County, Virginia) was killed in the Line of Duty this morning. Around 0300, Firefighter Roy Smith was responding in his personal vehicle to a structure fire and was involved in a single vehicle crash. Initial reports are that his vehicle left the road, struck a utility pole and he was ejected, He was a Junior at Spotswood High School.
Here is a link to the fire company website: http://www.mvfd80.org/
Our condolences to all affected, especially the family of FF Smith and the members of Company 80, McGaheysville VFC.
CHICAGO RESPONDING APPARATUS CRASH:
Yesterday afternoon, a Chicago FD Engine 4 was responding to a medical emergency at 1515 hours when it was struck by a compact car at an intersection. The engine then crashed into a condominium building, but the ground floor of the building was unoccupied. The five firefighters suffered minor injuries in the crash, and a 55-year-old woman and a 6-year-old girl in the car were also injured. All seven were transported but none of the injuries appeared life-threatening.
Take Care-Be Careful: BUCKLE UP-SLOW DOWN.
BillyG
The Secret List 11-7-08 / 0648 hours
