Enid Fire Chief Phil Clover died Sunday in Tulsa of an apparent heart attack, members of Enid Fire Department confirmed Sunday evening.
Enid City Manager Eric Benson said he understood Clover was in Tulsa visiting a relative. No other information was available.
Enid Fire Marshal Ken Helms said members of the department are in shock.
“We’re all just surprised and shocked to learn we’ve lost our chief,” he said Sunday evening.
Enid Police Chief Brian O’Rourke said Clover cared about Enid and the fire department.
“He’s done a lot for the fire department,” O’Rourke said. “He loved public safety and he had a passion for it.”
Clover was appointed fire chief on Feb. 1, 1996. He began his fire service career in September 1977 as a firefighter, and during his career he also served as driver, lieutenant, captain and assistant chief.
