Ohio Captain Dies in Charity Event

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FirefighterNation.com has learned that a Canton, Ohio fire captain has died while participating in a charity event.

Captain James M. Hall was playing with fellow firefighters in a charity basketball game against police officers on May 30, 2009 when he suddenly collapsed. CPR was immediately started, however he was unable to be revived. Captain Hall was a member of the Canton Fire Department for over twenty years.



In 2003 Hall was recognized by the department as Firefighter of the Year for actions he and another firefighter performed to rescue a young boy from a house fire.

An investigation into why Hall collapsed is pending. No official cause has been stated.

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Permalink Reply by kat bauer on June 1, 2009 at 4:24pm
Thoughts and Prayers to the Family, Brothers and Sisters. Rest in Peace Captain Hall
Permalink Reply by Bill Claus on June 1, 2009 at 5:24pm
RIP. My thoughts and prayers are with his family. friends and the Canton Fire Dept.
Permalink Reply by Jerry Allen Reynolds Jr. on June 1, 2009 at 7:38pm
R.I.P. captain, my prayers go out to your family and the Fire dept.
Permalink Reply by Mike Wrobel on June 1, 2009 at 7:50pm
My thoughts and prayers will be with you and the brothers at CFD. God bless
Permalink Reply by Anthony Harvey on June 1, 2009 at 10:29pm
RIP Captain, my condolences to all.
Permalink Reply by Brad Lieut. #407 on June 1, 2009 at 10:33pm
We send our condolences from Woodsfield V.F.D., down here in southeast Ohio. Our prayers are with the Hall family, friends and Dept. Mike said it all, remember all the good times and celebrate his life! We lost a Lt. a couple of weeks ago, it's a hard thing to deel with!! Once again, our prayers are with you guys!!!!!
Permalink Reply by Deanna on June 1, 2009 at 11:18pm
Thoughts and prayers to family and friends. R.I.P Cap.
Permalink Reply by Raymund Niere on June 1, 2009 at 11:58pm
God bless his soul...
Permalink Reply by Sonny Schoenberger (Alongi) on June 3, 2009 at 9:33pm
R.I.P Cap. My thoughts and prayers are with you, your family, and your department. PTB, FTM

Sonny1 Member FFN - PBGFR Vollie, FDNY (Retired) PBC FOOLS, FOOLS International
Permalink Reply by sawyer317 on June 6, 2009 at 10:06pm
Thoughts and prayers with the department and the family. RIP Captain

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