US Fire Administration

The U.S. Fire Admnistration has announced the official line of duty death of Firefighter James Gumbert, 63, of the North Irwin Volunteer Fire Department, on November 10, 2010.

While responding to a residential structure fire, Firefighter Gumbert began experiencing chest pains and was rendered unconscious at the fire station. Some firefighters started CPR to revive him, while the rest responded to the fire scene. Paramedics transported Firefighter Gumbert to Forbes Regional Medical Center in Monroeville where he passed away.

Funeral Arrangements:
Pending

Memorial Fund Contact and Address:
Pending

Tribute is being paid to Firefighter James Gumbert at http://www.usfa.dhs.gov/fireservice/fatalities/

To date, 75 firefighter fatalities have been reported to USFA in 2010; 73 from incidents that occurred in 2010 and 2 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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My condolances to the friends and family.
May the lord comfort the friends and family of our fallen brother. My throughts and prayers are with you all during this time of bereavement.
(With God all things are possible)!
RIP brother

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