While working his shift, Deputy Fire Chief David Fiori, 59, fell ill at approximately 2200hrs on Sunday (05/25/2014). Firefighters immediately provided medical care to Deputy Chief Fiori and then transported him to the Hospital of Central Connecticut where he passed away at approximately 0330hrs on Monday (05/26/2014).
Our condolences to the Fiori Family & Friends, the New Britain Fire Department, and to all affected by Deputy Fire Chief David Fiori's passing.
To date, 40 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.)
