U.S. Fire Administration

The U.S. Fire Administration has announced the official line of duty death of Captain Vincent Iaccino, 65, of the Roosevelt Fire District Engine Company No.1 on April 12, 2010.

During a training exercise at the Dutchess County Fire Training Center, Captain Iaccino experienced severe chest pains. While en route, via ambulance, to a local hospital, he went into cardiac arrest and never regained consciousness.

Funeral Arrangements:
Pending

Memorial Fund Contact and Address:
Pending

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

To date, 26 firefighter fatalities have been reported to USFA in 2010; 25 from incidents that occurred in 2010 and 1 from a previous year incident. Year-to-date monthly and annual USFA firefighter fatality reports are posted online at http://www.usfa.dhs.gov/fireservice/fatalities/statistics/ff_stats....