Tag: fire_police_officer

Veteran Middlebush Fire Police Officer Dies After Responding to Calls

15 Jul 2026 7:56 a.m.

Fire Police Officer Donald 'Butch' Van Deursen of the Middlebush Volunteer Fire Department, a 46-year veteran, died at home on June 16, 2026, after responding to two calls the previous day, including a fire alarm activation.

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Pennsylvania Fire Police Officer Dies After Medical Emergency

26 May 2026 10:23 a.m.

Fire Police Officer Todd Koch of Richlandtown Fire Company died March 11, 2026, after a cardiovascular event at home while responding to an incident, marking the 25th firefighter fatality this year.

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