U.S. Fire Admnistration
The U.S. Fire Administration has announced the official line of duty death of Fire Chief Tom Hardy, 68, of the Athens Township Fire Department on December 31, 2010.
While at the station after returning from a fire call, Fire Chief Hardy fell and struck his head. He was treated by fellow firefighters and transported to the hospital. While in the hospital, Chief Hardy’s conditioned worsened and he remained in a coma for several days before passing away from his injuries.
Memorial Fund Contact and Address:
Contributions in honor of Fire Chief Tom Hardy can be made to the Athens TWP Fire Department Auxiliary, 130 E Burr Oak ST, Athens, MI 49011.
Tribute is being paid to Fire Chief Tom Hardy at
http://www.usfa.dhs.gov/fireservice/fatalities/
To date, 87 firefighter fatalities have been reported to USFA in 2010; 85 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.....