LODD

Firefighters Memorial

Nelson, Frankie P.

Age:51

Cause of Death: Stress/Overexertion

Rank: Fire Captain

Nature of Death: Heart Attack

Classification: Career

Emergency Duty: No  

Incident Date:
05/09/2009

Duty Type:
After

Incident Time: 22:40

Activity Type: Incident Command

Death Date: 05/10/2009

Fire Dept. Info:
Shreveport Fire Department
263 North Commons Street
Shreveport , Louisiana  71101
Chief: Brian Crawford

Initial Summary:  
On May 9, 2009 at 2240 hours, Captain Nelson responded to a motor vehicle collision. He carried out emergency response procedures that included Incident Command, EMS assistance, and traffic safety control measures while on scene. He cleared the scene and returned to service at approximately 2315 hours. He was relieved of duty at 1400 hours on May 10, 2009. Approximately eight hours after being relieved of duty at 2141 hours on May 10, 2009, he suffered a heart attack in which Shreveport Fire Department EMS responded to and transported him to the Schumpert Medical Center. He was pronounced dead shortly after arriving at the hospital. Incident Location: Interstate 220 and Jefferson Paige Road. (USNG: 15S VR 2130 9317)