VIRGINIA FIREFIGHTER DIES IN THE LINE OF DUTY-MEDICAL
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It is with deep regret that we advise of a LODD involving a member of the Altavista VFD in Campbell County, Va. FF Jefferey A. Cocke, 59, died in the Line of Duty yesterday from a heart related issue. Services at this time will be Held at Altavista High School, 3 pm on Sunday August 7. FF Cocke was a member of the Altavista VFD for over 39 years.. Our sincere condolences to all affected.
FATAL RESPONDING APPARATUS CRASH IN AUSTRALIA
2 civilians were killed and 1 is critical from a crash where a responding fire apparatus struck them in an intersection. One man who was a passenger in the back was killed instantly when the vehicle was crushed under the cabin of the Airservices Australia fire apparatus and a woman in the front passenger seat was conscious in the crushed vehicle for more than an hour, but died after she arrived at hospital. Her husband, who was driving the vehicle, is fighting for his life with serious head and spinal injuries.
Amazingly a third man, climbed out of the back seat uninjured.
The Darwin Airport fire apparatus had been requested for foam as back-up by Northern Territory Fire and Rescue Service for a major industrial fire at the Wyuna Cold Stores facility.
NORTH CAROLINA FIREFIGHTER LIGHTNIG STRIKE
A Half Moon Volunteer Firefighter was indirectly hit by lightning while on the scene of a fire in Onslow County yesterday. The FF was at a fire call on Winter Place; it was sparked by a separate lightning strike. While operating at the fire scene, lightning again struck when it hit groundwater before traveling through flood waters to shock the FF. The Firefighter was taken to a local hospital but is expected to survive.
POPULAR FIRE CHIEF/ FIRE INSTRUCTOR PASSES
And lastly, we are sad to advise you of the passing of Rochester (MN) Battalion Chief Chuck Hermann who died Thursday while logging on property that he owns. As a highly decorated Fire Officer, Chuck received numerous awards including the Mayor’s Medal of Honor, was an instructor for the National Fire Academy, and was an active advocate of Fire Fighters for Christ. Our condolences to all affected in the loss of Chief Hermann.
Take Care-BE CAREFUL.
BillyG
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