The United States Fire Administration (USFA) has received notice of the
following firefighter fatality:

Name: Michael Dean Stanfield
Rank: Captain
Age: 35
Gender: Male
Status: Volunteer
Years of Service: 12
Date of Incident: 09/09/2007
Time of Incident: 1900hrs
Date of Death: 09/09/2007

Fire Department: Anderson Township Volunteer Fire Department
Address: 225 Baynes Road, Burlington, NC 27217
Telephone: 336-421-3311
Fire Department Chief: Harvey Rudd

Incident Description: Captain Stanfield responded to the scene of a
motor vehicle accident in his privately owned vehicle with other members
of his department. When the department cleared the scene, Stanfield and
one other firefighter exchanged vehicles to return to the station. While
returning, Captain Stanfield lost control of the motorcycle he was
operating, which left the roadway and struck a tree. He was transported
to the hospital but passed away from injuries received.

Funeral Arrangements: Pending

Memorial Fund Contact and Address: In memory of Captain Michael Dean
Stanfield, C/o Anderson Township Volunteer Fire Department, 225 Baynes
Road, Burlington, NC 27217

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

To date, 89 firefighter fatalities have been reported to USFA in 2007 as
a result of incidents that occurred in 2007.