U.S. Fire Administration

The U.S. Fire Administration has announced the official line of duty death of Firefighter Larry Gressett, Sr., 33, of the Toomsuba Volunteer Fire Department on February 17, 2011.

Firefighter Gressett responded to a scene of an accident at a local lake. A man had been in a boat with his grandson when he fell into the water. On arrival, a couple of the firefighters, including Firefighter Gressett, went into the water to rescue the man. Firefighter Gressett’s body cramped up and he drowned.

Funeral Arrangements:
Pending

Memorial Fund Contact and Address:
Pending

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

To date, 22 firefighter fatalities have been reported to USFA in 2011; 19 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....