USFA LODD: Pennsylvania Firefighter On-Duty Death Notification 03.09.2015

“The Clearfield County Department of Emergency Services along with the Lawrence Township Volunteer Fire Company No. 1 regrets to announce the passing of Firefighter Jeffery Scott Buck. Firefighter Buck was critically injured while fighting a structure fire Tuesday, March 3 and has passed away from his injuries. The Clearfield County Department of Emergency Services extends its most sincere condolences to family, friends and brother firemen,”

Firefighter Jeffery Scott Buck, 18, was critically injured on March 3, 2015, while fighting a residential structure fire when the front porch of the home collapsed on him. Firefighter Buck was rescued and transported to UPMC Altoona, Pennsylvania, where he succumbed to a head injury March 9, 2015.

Our condolences to the Buck Family & Friends, the Lawrence Township Volunteer Fire Company No. 1 - Clearfield County Station #5, and to all affected by Firefighter Jeffery Scott Buck's passing.

To date, 15 firefighter fatalities have been reported to USFA in 2015. 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.)