US Fire Administration

The U.S. Fire Administration has announced the official line of duty death of Firefighter Chance Zobel, 23, of the Columbia Fire Department on November 13, 2010.

Firefighter Zobel was killed and another firefighter was seriously injured when they were struck by a motor vehicle while working a median fire on Interstate 20. Initial reports indicate that two vehicles were approaching the scene from behind. One vehicle slammed into the rear of the other, which had slowed or stopped, pushing it into a small gap between the fire apparatus and the guardrail, striking both, and also striking the two firefighters.

Funeral Arrangements:
Pending

Memorial Fund Contact and Address:
Pending

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

To date, 76 firefighter fatalities have been reported to USFA in 2010; 74 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.....

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