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Maine Fire Chief Critically Burned, Son Killed in Fire
From FirefighterCloseCalls.com
Eastbrook (Maine) Fire Chief Ric McNeil, was critically burned when a fire engulfed his trailer on Saturday. Chief McNeil's son, 13-year-old Thomas 'Tommy' McNeil, very tragically died in the fire. Chief McNeil, 35, is being treated for severe burns and smoke inhalation.
A neighbor who is a Firefighter had already been alerted to the fire around 0500 hours and had taken off in his vehicle to the firehouse to staff the apparatus but the Chiefs Brother who lives across the street, said he ran over, opened the door to the burning trailer and went inside to search for his brother and nephew. He found his brother lying on the floor, grabbed him and, struggling on his hands and knees to keep himself from passing out, fought to pull Chief McNeil to safety.
He said the fire was too intense to get to Tommy's room. Tommy's older brother, 14-year-old Richard, was spending the night across the road at his grandmother's house when the fire broke out. As of Sunday afternoon, state fire investigators had not indicated what caused the fire. Our condolences and prayers to all affected, especially the McNeil family.
From the Department's Web Site
Rick McNeil is in the Critical Care Unit in Portland Maine and at this time he is in stable condition. He was burned on his head, face, neck, right arm, back and both feet. He also breathed in a lot of smoke and fire which has damaged his lungs to the point the doctors feel it's going to be long time before he fully recovers.
If anyone wants to donate money please send a check to Rick's Mother at 66 Abbott Lane, Eastbrook, ME 04634 or contact the Eastbrook Fire Department at (207) 565-3519.
Tommy McNeil (Rick's Youngest Son) lost his life during the incident but our memories of him will never be forgotten.
Eastbrook Volunteer Fire Department and the community of Eastbrook would like to Thank the Hancock Volunteer Fire, Franklin Volunteer Fire, Waltham Volunteer Fire Departments, County Ambulance and Life Flight for their fast response and combined efforts during this incident.
Eastbrook (Maine) Fire Chief Ric McNeil, was critically burned when a fire engulfed his trailer on Saturday. Chief McNeil's son, 13-year-old Thomas 'Tommy' McNeil, very tragically died in the fire. Chief McNeil, 35, is being treated for severe burns and smoke inhalation.
A neighbor who is a Firefighter had already been alerted to the fire around 0500 hours and had taken off in his vehicle to the firehouse to staff the apparatus but the Chiefs Brother who lives across the street, said he ran over, opened the door to the burning trailer and went inside to search for his brother and nephew. He found his brother lying on the floor, grabbed him and, struggling on his hands and knees to keep himself from passing out, fought to pull Chief McNeil to safety.
He said the fire was too intense to get to Tommy's room. Tommy's older brother, 14-year-old Richard, was spending the night across the road at his grandmother's house when the fire broke out. As of Sunday afternoon, state fire investigators had not indicated what caused the fire. Our condolences and prayers to all affected, especially the McNeil family.
From the Department's Web Site
Rick McNeil is in the Critical Care Unit in Portland Maine and at this time he is in stable condition. He was burned on his head, face, neck, right arm, back and both feet. He also breathed in a lot of smoke and fire which has damaged his lungs to the point the doctors feel it's going to be long time before he fully recovers.
If anyone wants to donate money please send a check to Rick's Mother at 66 Abbott Lane, Eastbrook, ME 04634 or contact the Eastbrook Fire Department at (207) 565-3519.
Tommy McNeil (Rick's Youngest Son) lost his life during the incident but our memories of him will never be forgotten.
Eastbrook Volunteer Fire Department and the community of Eastbrook would like to Thank the Hancock Volunteer Fire, Franklin Volunteer Fire, Waltham Volunteer Fire Departments, County Ambulance and Life Flight for their fast response and combined efforts during this incident.
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