On May 4, 2015 at 1058hrs, while engaged in rescue and suppression duties at the scene of a residential structure fire, Firefighter Timothy Gunther, 54, began to experience cardiac related symptoms. Firefighter Gunther was treated on scene and transported to Vassar Brothers Medical Center where despite all efforts, including surgery, Timothy Gunther’s condition worsened and he succumbed to his injury.
Our condolences to the Gunther Family & Friends, Poughkeepsie Fire Department, and to all affected by Firefighter Timothy Gunther’s passing.
To date, 33 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.)
