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Monday, April 22, 2019

USFA LODD: South Dakota Firefighter On-Duty Death Notification 04.17.2019

On April 17, 2019, Argyle Volunteer Fire Department was called to an active wildland fire that was endangering structures. While responding as a passenger in the department’s compressed air foam truck, Firefighter Dwain Hudson, 73, experienced a medical emergency. Firefighters and EMS personnel immediately provided emergency medical aid to Firefighter Hudson. He was transported to Custer Regional Hospital where resuscitation efforts continued but were not successful. Firefighter Dwain Hudson was pronounced deceased at the hospital.

Our condolences to the Hudson Family & Friends, Argyle Volunteer Fire Department, and to all affected by Firefighter Dwain Hudson’s passing. 
   
To date, 12 firefighter fatalities have been reported to USFA in 2019. 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.) 

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