N.J. FIREFIGHTER KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY-STRUCK BY APPARATUS
It is with deep regret that we advise you that a Firefighter operating at a working fire in Elizabeth (N.J.) was killed in the Line of Duty after getting struck by fire apparatus this morning. Initial reports are the Veteran Firefighter was pinned beneath the fire apparatus, was removed, treated and transported where he tragically succumbed to his injuries. Additional information indicates that he was involved in establishing a supply line and was struck by the or another apparatus. The fire came in around 0200 hours in an abandoned house and spread to a nearby occupied house. The family of four was able to escape the fire unharmed.
We will provide an update this afternoon when it is released by the EFD.
Our deep condolences to all affected by the 1st LODD of 2009.
In 2008 there were 113 Firefighters killed in the Line of Duty in the United States.Take Care-BE CAREFUL.
BillyG
The Secret List 1-2-08 / 1010 hours
