Fire Chief George Davis, 62, of the Hollis Fire Department on June 23, 2012, shortly after he returned from a fire call, family members found Fire Chief Davis deceased from an apparent heart attack outside of his home.
(The Portland Press Herald) - HOLLIS MAINE
Fire chief dies at home after returning from call
The town’s fire chief since 2005 died early Saturday after returning home from responding to a call.
George Davis, 62, suffered cardiac arrest at his home in Lyman, where he died, according to Deputy Fire Chief Jason Johnson,
The fire department had received a complaint about an unpermitted burn about 11 p.m. Friday, Johnson said. Davis responded to the scene, as he almost always did, no matter the severity of the incident, Johnson said.
The deputy chief said he and Davis went back to the station and filled out an incident report together. The chief’s wife found his body in the driveway about an hour later, Johnson said.
He described Davis as an outgoing, honest man who always wanted to do the right thing. He said Davis dedicated his life to the fire department.
The department is “trying to hold things together,” Johnson said. “It’s a huge loss.”
WGME 13 - News - Press Herald: Hollis Fire Chief George Davis dies
Our condolences to the Davis Family & Friends, the Hollis Fire Department, and to all affected by Cheif George Davis passing.
To date, 39 firefighter fatalities have been reported to USFA in 2012. 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.)
