LODD:FF William Pierce,Ogdensburg,NJ- Possible Heart Attack

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Pierce, William  

Age: 53  

Cause of Death: Stress/Exertion  

Rank: Firefighter  

Status: Volunteer  

Emergency Duty: Yes  

Incident Date: 02/10/2005  

Duty Type: Fireground Operations  

Incident Time: 14:20  

Activity Type: Advancing Hose Lines/Fire Attack  

Death Date: 02/10/2005  

Fixed Prop. Use: Residential  

Fire Dept. Info: Ogdensburg Fire Department

30 Main St.

PO Box 215

Ogdensburg , New Jersey  07439

Chief: Mark Batty

   

Initial Summary:    Firefighter Pierce, who had served as Chief and was an active member in both Ogdensburg and Hardystown Township Fire Departments, was working a handline at a residential structure fire when he became ill (possible heart attack, autopsy pending). Pierce returned to the apparatus outside where he told the pump operator that he required medical attention. He was provided immediate assistance by on scene medics, but those efforts were unable to revive him.    

Memorial Fund Info: In memory of Firefighter William Pierce, C/o Ogdensburg Fire Department, 30 Main St., PO Box 215, Ogdensburg, NJ 07439  

Source: U.S.Fire Administration