The U.S. Fire Administration has announced the official line of duty death of Fire Police Captain Worne T. Hall, 86, of the Hitchens (Ky.) Volunteer Fire Department, on Friday, Nov. 19, 2010.
Captain Hall died of a heart attack caused by stress/overexertion. He responded to a reported ATV rollover and was coordinating the landing zone for a medical helicopter when he began experiencing chest pain. Treatment was initiated on-scene and he was transported to King's Daughters' Medical Center in Ashland, where he passed away of an apparent heart attack.
Funeral Arrangements: Pending
Memorial Fund Info: In honor of Fire Police Captain Worne T. Hall, c/o Hitchins Volunteer Fire Department, PO Box 17, Hitchins, KY 41146.