USFA LODD: Minnesota Firefighter On-Duty Death Notification 03.30.2018

Second Assistant Fire Chief Timothy Wayne Royce, 58, died from an apparent heart attack on March 30, 2018, several hours after responding with his fire department to a motor vehicle crash and a medical call, as well as participating in fire department training at the station.

Our condolences to the Royce Family & Friends, Madison Township-Kunkle Fire Department, and to all affected by Second Assistant Fire Chief Timothy Wayne Royce’s passing.  

To date, 23 firefighter fatalities have been reported to USFA in 2018. 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.)