USFA LODD reports

Notice of Firefighter Fatality: Trout Run, PA

Richard L. Springman of the Trout Run Volunteer Fire Company in Trout Run, PA has died as the result of an on-duty incident that occurred on 2010-07-14

Initial Summary:  
Firefighter Springman was responding in his personal vehicle to a fatal two-vehicle collision on Route 15 when his truck reportedly struck a guardrail and crashed. Firefighter Springman was ejected from his vehicle and passed away from injuries sustained in the accident. Incident Location: US Hwy 15 @ Powys Curve in Lewis Township, PA (USNG: 18T UL 2498 8006).

 

Notice of Firefighter Fatality: Milmont Park, PA

Charles Hornberger of the Milmont Park Fire Company Station #49 in Milmont Park, PA has died as the result of an on-duty incident that occurred on 2010-06-30

Initial Summary:  
On Wednesday, June 30, 2010, at approximately 1140hrs, Engineer Hornberger responded to the fire station for an alarm of a commercial building fire. He arrived at the station but missed the truck. He stayed at the station until his company returned and then went home. While leaving his house a short while later, he collapsed. He was immediately given CPR and rushed to the Taylor Hospital. He remained in the hospital where he passed away from irreversible damage to the heart.