It is with deep regret that we belatedly pass on the details regarding the Line of Duty death of Fire Chief Richard Leo “Ricky” Barbour, 55, of the Wilsons Mills VFD. Chief Barbour responded to a woods fire in Smithfield on 01/29/2011. The following day (within 24 hours), Barbour experienced chest pains and was transported to the hospital. Chief Barbour was treated at the hospital but never recovered from his injury and passed away just before midnight on 02/04/2011. Our condolences to all affected. Here is their website: http://www.wilsonsmillsfd.com
