USFA LODD: North Carolina Firefighter On-Duty Death Notification 06.03.2018

On 05/31/2018 at 2100hrs, Fire Chief Tony Spencer III, 51, finished participating in a Firefighter I & II Hose certification class. A few hours later at approximately 0130hrs on 06/01/2018, Chief Spencer suffered a cardiac arrest at his residence and was airlifted to Norfolk Medical Center. Chief Fire Chief Tony Spencer III passed away on 06/03/2018 at Norfolk Medical Center from the injuries sustained.

Our condolences to the Spencer Family & Friends, Engelhard Fire & Rescue, and to all affected by Fire Chief Tony Spencer III's passing.       

To date, 40 firefighter fatalities have been reported to USFA in 2018. 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.)