U.S. Fire Administration

The U.S. Fire Administration has announced the official line of duty death of Fire Chief Jimmie Zeeks, 54, of the Marion Township Rural Fire Department on August 15, 2009.

Fire Chief Zeeks passed away from an apparent heart attack while in command at the scene of a serious motor vehicle accident. Members of the fire department immediately started life saving efforts. Chief Zeeks was rushed to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injury.

Funeral Arrangements:
Viewing from 2:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. on August 18, 2009 at Mitchell 1st Church of God, 12th Street and Oak Street. Services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on August 19, 2009 at Mitchell 1st Church of God.

Memorial Fund Contact and Address:
Memorials may be made in Jimmie’s name to Marion Township Fire Department, c/o Chastain Funeral Home, 705 W. Warren Street, Mitchell, IN 47446

Tribute is being paid to Fire Chief Jimmie Zeeks at http://www.usfa.dhs.gov/fireservice/fatalities/

To date, 63 firefighter fatalities have been reported to USFA in 2009; 61 from incidents that occurred in 2009 and two from previous year incidents. Year-to-date monthly and annual USFA firefighter fatality reports are posted online at http://www.usfa.dhs.gov/fireservice/fatalities/statistics/ff_stats....