U.S. Fire Administration

The U.S. Fire Administration has announced the official line of duty death of Fire Chief Jay C. Brown, 42, of the Gresston Volunteer Fire Department on June 27, 2010.

Fire Chief Brown passed away from an apparent heart attack while working with his fire department to clear away trees that were knocked down during severe storms in the area.

Funeral Arrangements:
Pending

Memorial Fund Contact and Address:
Pending

Tribute is being paid to Fire Chief Jay C. Brown at http://www.usfa.dhs.gov/fireservice/fatalities/

To date, 37 firefighter fatalities have been reported to USFA in 2010; 35 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....