Firefighter Dwight Hilton, 57, on February 1, 2014 at 1230hrs., suffered a fatal heart attack while fighting an outdoors fire that was threatening homes in the area. According to officials, the cause of the fire is under investigation and may have been intentionally set in several locations.
Our condolences to the Hilton Family & Friends, the East Central Volunteer Fire Department and to all affected by Firefighter Dwight Hilton's passing.
To date, 10 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.)
