Safety Officer Douglas James Casson, 46, completed fire department training that included non-routine physical activity at 2200hrs on Tuesday, August, 5, 2014. Douglas James Casson passed away at 0200hrs on Wednesday, August 6, 2014, at his residence.
Our condolences to the Casson Family & Friends, the Vaughn Volunteer Fire Department, and to all affected by Safety Officer Douglas James Casson's passing.
To date, 56 firefighter fatalities have been reported to USFA in 2014. 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.)
