On January 10, 2014, at 2100hrs., along with other firefighters, Firefighter Christ Swan, 57, was investigating an activated fire alarm. Firefighter Swan became fatigued and was found in cardiac arrest. Efforts to revive Firefighter Swan were initiated and he was transported to a local hospital where he passed away.
Our condolences to the Swan Family & Friends, the Lockheed Martin Aeronautical Fire Department and to all affected Firefighter Christ Swan's passing.
To date, 2 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.)