USFA LODD: Georgia Firefighter On-Duty Death Notification 05.18.2017

On May 18, 2017 several hours after answering an emergency response call during his normally scheduled shift, Battalion Chief John Chester, 56, passed away while at home of a yet to be determined cause.

  
Our condolences to the Chester Family & Friends, Whitfield County Fire Department, and to all affected by Battalion Chief John Chester’s passing.  

To date, 39 firefighter fatalities have been reported to USFA in 2017. 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.)