Monday, April 18, 2011

LODD–Two

Notice of Firefighter Fatality: Becker, MS

Jacob Anthony Carter of the Becker-Athens Volunteer Fire Department in Becker, MS has died as the result of an on-duty incident that occurred on 2011-04-17

Initial Summary:  
While responding to a mutual aid fire call, Firefighter Carter suffered multiple traumatic injuries when his 2002 Ford Explorer ran off the road, overturned and struck a tree. Firefighter Carter passed away at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo, MS. Investigation into the accident continues. Incident Location: McCullen Road and Fowlke

    Notice of Firefighter Fatality: Eastland, TX

    Gregory Mack Simmons of the Eastland Volunteer Fire Department in Eastland, TX has died as the result of an on-duty incident that occurred on 2011-04-15

    Initial Summary:  
    While seeking safety from an area being overrun by flames during wildland firefighting operations, Firefighter Simmons passed away from blunt force trauma consistent with being struck by a vehicle. Reports indicate that while he and other firefighters were trying to escape the fire, Simmons exited his apparatus and ran into or near a smoke obscured roadway and was struck by an unknown vehicle. Investigation into the fatal incident continues by local and state authorities. Incident Location: County Road 323, Carbon/Eastland, TX (USNG: 14S NA 21 70) 

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