Tag: volunteer_fire_department
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Piseco Volunteer Fire Chief Dies On-Duty Responding to Accident
Chief Steve E. Woehrle of the Piseco Volunteer Fire Department died on-duty from a cardiovascular event while responding to a jet ski accident. He was 65 and had 47 years of service.
HealthLaw EnforcementMedical ScienceSocial IssuesTransportationEmployment and Labor Steve E. WoehrlePisecoFirefighter FatalityVolunteer Fire DepartmentCardiovascular EventJet Ski Accident2026 Fatalities
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Assistant Fire Chief Wayne Woodbury Dies Following Lumber Mill Explosion in Maine
Assistant Fire Chief Wayne Woodbury of Searsmont Volunteer Fire Department died from injuries sustained in a May 15, 2026, lumber mill explosion. Another firefighter, Andrew Cross, also died, contributing to 33 firefighter fatalities in 2026.
Law EnforcementHealthMedical ScienceEmployment and LaborSocial IssuesFederal Government Wayne WoodburyAndrew CrossSearsmont, MaineFirefighter fatalityExplosionVolunteer Fire DepartmentPublic Safety
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Seelyville Fire Chief Dies After Responding to Medical Emergency
Chief Harold Osborn of Seelyville Volunteer Fire Department died June 9, 2026, after a cardiovascular event following a medical emergency response. He is the 32nd firefighter fatality this year, having served 30 years.
HealthLaw EnforcementMedical ScienceEmployment and LaborSocial Issues Harold OsbornFirefighter fatalitySeelyville, IndianaVolunteer Fire DepartmentCardiovascular eventEmergency Services2026 fatalities