LODD - NJ FF (Responding)

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FF LODD While Responding (The Secret List)

December 29, 2007

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It is with deep regret that we advise you that a Firefighter with East Greenwich Township (N.J.) died in the Line of Duty this morning while responding to a fire call. Companies were dispatched to a reported dwelling fire where a neighbor was seeing flames in the window. Police arrived on location and advised that it was just a salamander (a unit used for heating a house under construction) in the residence-and was a good intent call. While en-route, the Engine Company pulled over, calling Gloucester County Fire Radio requesting a medic and BLS, to their current location for an unresponsive Firefighter. With a BLS unit on the way to the fire call, they were with the FF in less than a minute and, along with the FF's, began early defib and CPR. EMS transported the Firefighter, reported to be in his 40's, to the hospital where he never recovered and passed away. Check out www.PhillyFireNews.com for updates as well as on our home page.

As always our deepest sympathies to all affected.

Take Care-BE CAREFUL,

BillyG

The Secret List 12-29-07 / 0815 hours