Adam Longo, 31, of the Natrona County Fire Protection District, on April 18, 2012 at 1500 hrs., was driving a squad truck to the fire station to pick up a brush truck in response to a grass fire when he suffered a stroke. Other firefighters in the vehicle were able to get control of the truck and bring it to a safe stop. Longo was treated and transported to the hospital but passed away from his injury several days later.
Our condolences to the Longo Family & Friends, the Natrona County Fire Protection District, and to all affected by Fireighter Adam Longo's passing.
To date, 32 firefighter fatalities have been reported to USFA in 2012. Year-to-date monthly and annual USFA firefighter fatality reports are posted online at U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) Fatality Notices page.
(The usual disclaimers: I am not a journalist; This is a blog that expresses an outlook and is not conclusive in any shape or manner.)
