USFA LODD: Georgia Firefighter On-Duty Death Notification 12.05.2019

On Wednesday, December 4, 2019, at approximately 1545hrs., Firefighter George “Johnny” Childs, 67, responded to a residential structure fire.  The next morning, Thursday, December 5, 2019, he was found unresponsive by his personal vehicle outside a local business.  He was immediately taken to the hospital where he passed away from cardiac arrest.

Our condolences to the Childs Family & Friends, Arcade Fire Department, and to all affected by Firefighter George “Johnny” Childs‘ passing.

   

To date, 54 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.