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Yet Again, 2 LODD's: Chief Struck and a Lt Dies
ALABAMA FIRE CHIEF STRUCK AND KILLED BY MOTORIST
FLORIDA FIRE LT DIES FOLLOWING RUN
The Secret List www.FireFighterCloseCalls.com
We regret to advise you that we have been advised that Double Springs Fire Chief Mike Gilbreath has been killed in the line of Duty. Around 0630 this morning Chief Gilbreath was removing a tree from County Road 25. His FD had been dispatched for trees down...and while operating, a car struck him and killed him. His full time job was with the county road department. Ours sincere condolences to all affected.
FLORIDA FIRE LT DIES FOLLOWING RUN
Melbourne Fire Lieutenant Robert Strang died in the Line of Duty unexpectedly last night at Fire State 74 in Melbourne. Strang is a 29 year veteran with the department. Lieutenant Strang returned from a structure fire Thursday night.
About 40 minutes later, he was found unresponsive in quarters....his crew initiated resuscitation efforts and he was transported to Holmes Regional Medical Center where resuscitation efforts were unsuccessful.
So far, no cause has been determined. The fire was at an office complex in downtown Melbourne.
The department says Strang did not have any complaints prior to retiring to his quarters.
Lt. Strang began his career with the Melbourne FD in February 1980. During his 29 years he was promoted through the ranks from firefighter to Lieutenant....he also spent some time working with Orange County Fire Rescue. Strang is survived by an 18-year-old son and the Lt was scheduled to retire soon. As always our sincere condolences.
Here are details:
http://firefighterclosecalls.com/fullstory.php?83206
Take Care-BE CAREFUL.
BillyG
The Secret List 3-27-09 / 1245 hours
www.FirefighterCloseCalls.com
FLORIDA FIRE LT DIES FOLLOWING RUN
The Secret List www.FireFighterCloseCalls.com
We regret to advise you that we have been advised that Double Springs Fire Chief Mike Gilbreath has been killed in the line of Duty. Around 0630 this morning Chief Gilbreath was removing a tree from County Road 25. His FD had been dispatched for trees down...and while operating, a car struck him and killed him. His full time job was with the county road department. Ours sincere condolences to all affected.
FLORIDA FIRE LT DIES FOLLOWING RUN
Melbourne Fire Lieutenant Robert Strang died in the Line of Duty unexpectedly last night at Fire State 74 in Melbourne. Strang is a 29 year veteran with the department. Lieutenant Strang returned from a structure fire Thursday night.
About 40 minutes later, he was found unresponsive in quarters....his crew initiated resuscitation efforts and he was transported to Holmes Regional Medical Center where resuscitation efforts were unsuccessful.
So far, no cause has been determined. The fire was at an office complex in downtown Melbourne.
The department says Strang did not have any complaints prior to retiring to his quarters.
Lt. Strang began his career with the Melbourne FD in February 1980. During his 29 years he was promoted through the ranks from firefighter to Lieutenant....he also spent some time working with Orange County Fire Rescue. Strang is survived by an 18-year-old son and the Lt was scheduled to retire soon. As always our sincere condolences.
Here are details:
http://firefighterclosecalls.com/fullstory.php?83206
Take Care-BE CAREFUL.
BillyG
The Secret List 3-27-09 / 1245 hours
www.FirefighterCloseCalls.com
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Permalink Reply by Edward Fleming on
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It is with great sadness that we hear of these two LODD. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of these two brave men. R.I.P Chief Gilbreath and Lieutenant Strang. you will be missed. We mourn your deaths, for now we have lost two more brothers of our firefighting family.
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