The Jericho Fire Department is deeply saddened to announce the untimely passing of Captain George A. Turner, Jr. of Trident Engine Co. No. 3. Captain Turner passed in the performance of his duty while after the department was alerted for a motor vehicle accident on the Long Island Expressway.
Captain George A. Turner, Jr. passed away from an apparent heart attack while responding to a motor vehicle accident on Long Island Expressway (I-495).
Our condolences to the Turner Family & Friends, the Jericho Fire Department, and to all affected by Captain Turner's passing.
To date, 12 firefighter fatalities has been reported to USFA in 2013. 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.)
