All,
We regret to pass on that a 38 year old Firefighter with the 167th Air Lift Wing of the West Virginia Air National Guard Fire Department (Martinsburg) was killed in the Line of Duty. He was killed while operating at the scene of a mutual aid structure fire in Kearneysville, WV around 0200 hours this morning. The area is in the eastern panhandle area of West Virginia, west of Washington D.C.near the Maryland line. Additional reports are that the members were operating at that structure fire and there was a collapse of some kind at around 0230 hours. Several other Firefighters were injured and were transported (some have been released) and others undergoing medical care.
For those unfamiliar, it is very common for the DC region Federal and Military fire departments to operate regularly with area county/municipal fire and rescue services.
This structure fire was one of several in the Kearneysville area this morning and West Virginia Fire Marshals along with mutual aid fire investigators are operating. Our condolences to all those affected and prayers to the family and all others that were injured. More to follow.
Take Care. Be Careful. Pass It On.
BillyG
The Secret List 12/27/2020-1506 Hours