Tuesday, July 13, 2010

USFA LODD

Notice of Firefighter Fatality: Greer, SC

Charles "Bob" Robert Flintom of the Pelham-Batesville Fire Department in Greer, SC has died as the result of an on-duty incident that occurred on 2010-07-01

Firefighter Flintom was in the fire station kitchen preparing lunch when he blacked-out, fell, and struck his head. Flintom went to the hospital and discovered his fall had caused some internal bleeding. The following day, Firefighter Flintom's condition worsened and he became unconscious, passing away from his injury on July 4th. Incident Location: 2761 S Highway 14, Greer, SC 29650-4926 (USNG: 17S LU 8828 5844

Notice of Firefighter Fatality: Williamstown, PA

Douglas L. Smith of the Liberty Hose Company No. 1 in Williamstown, PA has died as the result of an on-duty incident that occurred on 2010-07-09

Firefighter Smith passed away due to an apparent heart attack as he entered the fire station while responding to a fire call in nearby Porter Township. Incident Location: Porter Township, PA (USNG: 18T UK 70 95)

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