USFA LODD: Texas Firefighter On-Duty Death Notification 12.13.2017

Captain Dene Barber, 56, responded with the Brazoria Fire Department to an apartment building fire on the evening of December 13, 2017. Firefighters made entry into the building  and extinguished the fire. Upon exiting the structure, Captain Barber complained to others of not feeling well. Captain Barber was treated on scene by West Brazos EMS, then transported to the hospital where in spite of all efforts he passed away from a reported heart attack.

Our condolences to the Barber Family & Friends, Brazoria Fire Department and to all affected by Captain Dene Barber’s passing.  

To date, 86 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.)