U.S. Fire Administration

The U.S. Fire Administration has announced the official line of duty deaths of Fire Chief Posey Dillon, 59, and Firefighter William Daniel "Danny" Altice, 67, of the Rocky Mount Fire Department No.1 on July 26, 2010.

While responding to a residential structure fire, Fire Chief Dillon and Firefighter Altice were both killed when their fire department apparatus was struck by an SUV at an intersection. The fire truck rolled several times and came to a final resting position on top of another car. The cab of the apparatus was heavily damaged; neither occupant was reported to be wearing seat belts. One of the civilian motor vehicle operators suffered non life-threatening injuries and the other was uninjured in the incident.

Investigation into the accident continues by local and State authorities.

Funeral Arrangements:
Pending

Memorial Fund Contact and Address:
Pending

Tribute is being paid to Fire Chief Posey Dillon and Firefighter and past Fire Chief William Daniel “Danny” Altice at http://www.usfa.dhs.gov/fireservice/fatalities/

To date, 49 firefighter fatalities have been reported to USFA in 2010; 47 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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