Assistant Fire Chief Harold Hollingsworth, a 16-year veteran, on April 4, 2012 at 2143hrs was en route to a reported structure fire on Atherton Road during a severe thunderstorm Sunday night. Assistant Fire Chief Hollingsworth was involved in a single vehicle accident during this response striking a tree. Assistant Chief Hollingsworth was transported to a local hospital where he received treatment but succumbed to his injuries.
Harold Hollingsworth survived by a wife and had two sons.
Our condolences to the Hollingsworth Family & Friends, the Fort Osage Fire Protection District and to all affected by Assistant Fire Chief Harold Hollingsworth's passing.
To date, 17 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.
(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.)
