USFA LODD: South Carolina Firefighter On-Duty Death Notification 10.04.2019

Fire Engineer Paul Quattlebaum, 46, was dispatched to a medical call. While responding to the call, he and his partner saw a vehicle accident in the 5200 block of Fairview Road and stopped to help. While checking on those involved, Fire Engineer Quattlebaum was struck by a semi-truck. EMS treated Fire Engineer Quattlebaum at the scene and then transported him to a nearby hospital where he passed away. 

Our condolences to the Quattlebaum Family & friends, Lexington County Fire Service, and to all affected by Fire Engineer Paul Quattlebaum’s passing.

   

To date, 39 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.)