Fire Chief Steven W. Fritz, 58, of the Rothschild Fire Department on December 10, 2012. at 1230 hrs, fell ill while at his residence. Fire and EMS personnel responded to the call and transported Chief Fritz to Saint Clare’s Hospital where he passed away from an apparent heart attack. Chief Fritz had responded to the fire station for at least one emergency call earlier in day.
Our condolences to the Fritz Family & Friends, the Rothschild Fire Department, and to all affected by Fire Chief Eddy Mendor's passing.
To date, 79 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.)
