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USFA: Georgia Line of Duty Death
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The U.S. Fire Administration has announced the official line of duty death of Firefighter/Paramedic Paul D. Holmes, 37, of the Douglas County Fire Department on December 28, 2009.
Firefighter Holmes was responding to a vehicle fire with injuries when the fire department rescue in which he was riding reportedly was struck by a privately owned vehicle that they were attempting to pass; according to news accounts, the rescue vehicle rolled several times, ejecting Holmes.
Firefighter Holmes was transported by medivac helicopter to a Level-I trauma center where he was reported to be in stable condition, however, his condition worsened and he subsequently passed away from his injuries. Investigation into the incident continues by the Georgia State Police.
Funeral Arrangements:
Pending, updates will be posted at www.celebratedouglascounty.com.
Memorial Fund Contact and Address:
Pending, updates will be posted at www.celebratedouglascounty.com.
Tribute is being paid to Firefighter/Paramedic Paul D. Holmes at http://www.usfa.dhs.gov/fireservice/fatalities/
To date, 89 firefighter fatalities have been reported to USFA in 2009; 86 from incidents that occurred in 2009 and three 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....
The U.S. Fire Administration has announced the official line of duty death of Firefighter/Paramedic Paul D. Holmes, 37, of the Douglas County Fire Department on December 28, 2009.
Firefighter Holmes was responding to a vehicle fire with injuries when the fire department rescue in which he was riding reportedly was struck by a privately owned vehicle that they were attempting to pass; according to news accounts, the rescue vehicle rolled several times, ejecting Holmes.
Firefighter Holmes was transported by medivac helicopter to a Level-I trauma center where he was reported to be in stable condition, however, his condition worsened and he subsequently passed away from his injuries. Investigation into the incident continues by the Georgia State Police.
Funeral Arrangements:
Pending, updates will be posted at www.celebratedouglascounty.com.
Memorial Fund Contact and Address:
Pending, updates will be posted at www.celebratedouglascounty.com.
Tribute is being paid to Firefighter/Paramedic Paul D. Holmes at http://www.usfa.dhs.gov/fireservice/fatalities/
To date, 89 firefighter fatalities have been reported to USFA in 2009; 86 from incidents that occurred in 2009 and three 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....
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Permalink Reply by Steven Fox on
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All of our prayers, and well wishes to his family, and department.
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Permalink Reply by Mari York on
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Thank you Steven....he was my ex-partner on the ambulance...a great paramedic, nice person....will be missed.
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Permalink Reply by Mariah McLean Lightner on
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RIP Paul...this was way to close to home. I will be praying for his wife, daughter, family, friends, co-workers and department. God be with them all...
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Permalink Reply by J. D. Rinard on
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My prayers go out to the family and all who are connected to this story.
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Sure will Mari, and you do the same. Thanks.
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Permalink Reply by Alan on
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Our thoughts and prayers go out to our fallen brother's family, friends and members of his fire dept and surrounding fire depts. RIP Brother
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Permalink Reply by Rick Pennock on
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Pauls name is going to be added to the South Georgia Firefighter Memorial Fire truck. Anyone wishing to learn more abotu the truck may contact me @ Rick9368@yahoo.com. So sorry for the loss. We have lost allot of great people over the years. The memorial truck will make sure they are not for gotten
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