On November 15, 2014, a short time after responding to a school fire alarm Firefighter Richard Weisse, Sr., 59, suffered a medical emergency and passed away. The nature and cause of fatal injury are pending further investigation.
Our condolences to the Weisse Family & Friends, the St. James Fire District, and to all affected by Firefighter Richard Weisse's Sr. passing.
To date, 76 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.)
