LODD: FF Philip Townsend, 31, Texas

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This is the 104th LODD for 2006. May he rest in peace.

Townsend, Phillip 

Age: 31 

Cause of Death: Caught or Trapped 

Rank: Firefighter 

Nature of Death: Trauma 

Classification: Career 

Emergency Duty: Yes   

Incident Date: 12/30/2006 

Duty Type: On-Scene Fire 

Incident Time: 08:45 

Activity Type: Advance Hose Lines/Fire Attack (includes Wildland) 

Death Date: 12/30/2006 

Fixed Prop. Use: Store/Office 

Fire Dept. Info:

Denison Fire Department

700 W Chestnut St.

Denison , Texas  75020

Chief: Gordan Weger

 

Initial Summary:   

Firefighter Townsend was severely injured while performing fire attack duties on a hose line at a working commercial structure fire.

An awning on the front of an appliance store in a strip mall collapsed on top of Townsend and Fire Chief Weger.

Although fellow firefighters were able to rescue both from underneath the rubble, Townsend, who was reported to have been trapped for thirty minutes, did not survive and was pronounced at the hospital.

Chief Weger was treated for injuries at the hospital and released.   

Memorial Fund Info: In honor of Firefighter Phillip Townsend and care of his three surviving children, any donations can be sent C/o Denison Fire Department, 700 W Chestnut St., Denison, TX 75020. 

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This is the 104th LODD for 2006. May he rest in peace.

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