USFA: Kentucky Chief Dies Of Heart Attack After Wildland Training

U.S. Fire Administration

The U.S. Fire Administration has announced the official line of duty death of Fire Chief Chris Stock, 49, of the Westport Volunteer Fire Department on February 24, 2011.

Several hours after participating in a training exercise related to wildland fire incidents, Fire Chief Stock passed away from a heart attack he suffered while at his residence.

Funeral Arrangements:
Friday (03/04/2011) at 1200hrs, LaGrange Baptist Church, 1139 Commerce Parkway, LaGrange, KY.

Memorial Fund Contact and Address:
In honor of Fire Chief Chris Stock, c/o Westport Volunteer Fire Department, PO Box 77, Westport, KY 40077

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

To date, 24 firefighter fatalities have been reported to USFA in 2011; 21 from incidents that occurred in 2011 and three from previous years’ 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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Our sincere condolences to Chief Stock's family and to our brothers and sisters at the Westport Volunteer Fire Department. May he rest in peace.
Thoughts & Prayers being sent out to fallen brother.

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