LODD: Asst.Chief David Moore, 40, Texas

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Moore, David 

Age: 40

 

Cause of Death: Stress/Overexertion 

Rank: Assistant Chief 

Nature of Death: Cerebrovascular Accident 

Classification: Industrial 

Emergency Duty: No   

Incident Date: 04/03/2006 

Duty Type: Training 

Incident Time: 10:30 

Activity Type: Other 

Death Date: 04/04/2006 

Fixed Prop. Use: Educational 

Fire Dept. Info:

Valero Refinery Fire Brigade

9701 Manchester

Houston , Texas  77012

Chief: Bruce King

 

Initial Summary:   

Assistant Chief Moore was participating in a live fire training exercise at the Brayton Fire Training School.

After completing the training evolution, and during rehab, Moore expressed that he was not feeling well then collapsed moments later from the effects of a stroke.

He was treated at the scene, transported to the hospital and arrived in the Emergency Room within fifteen minutes; however, Assistant Chief Moore did not regain consciousness and passed away the following day.   

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Texas Firefighter Collapses in Training

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SUSAN NICOL KYLE

Firehouse.Com News

The assistant chief of Valero Refinery Fire Brigade in Texas died April 3 at College Station Medical Center, the day after he collapsed following an exercise at the Brayton Fire Training Field.

David Moore, 40, was in the rehab area after participating in a live burn drill when he collapsed after complaining that he wasn't feeling well.

He was rushed to the medical center, but never regained consciousness.

Medical tests determined that Moore, the father of three, had suffered a stroke, said Ponch Gonzales, a firefighter/paramedic with Bryan Fire Department.

Recently, Moore and his family had discussed the importance of becoming organ donors; his wishes were carried out, Gonzales said. "It was a wonderful gift."

The training session for Moore's fellow firefighters, slated to last all week, was canceled. Before being sent home, they met with grief counselors.

The Brayton Fire Training Field, affiliated with Texas A&M University, is the largest facility for firefighters and emergency responders in the United States.

On the 120-acre site, they have several buildings, towers, tanks, industrial plant structures and a ship where simulations are staged.