It is with great sadness that the Marietta Fire Department announces the tragic loss of one of its own.
Firefighter Engineer Lonnie Nutt, 49, of the Marietta Fire Department, Georgia, on March 7, 2012 at 1620hrs, responded to a motor vehicle accident and was the driver of the apparatus accompanied by two other firefighters. After arriving on the scene, the firefighters were performing aid to the injured motorist when Firefighter Engineer Nutt collapsed. Aid was immediately given and Firefighter Engineer Nutt was rushed to the hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.
Lonnie Nutt began his career with the City of Marietta in May of 1994. He has served Marietta as a firefighter, inspector, investigator and currently firefighter engineer.
Our condolences to the Nutt Family & Friends, the Marietta Fire Department,and to all affected by Firefighter Engineer Lonnie Nutt's passing.
To date, 11 firefighter fatalities has been reported to USFA in 2013. Year-to-date monthly and annual USFA firefighter fatality reports are posted online at U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) Fatality Notices page.
