USFA LODD: Georgia Firefighter On-Duty Death Notification 08.08.2018

On August 8, 2018 Firefighter Barry Everett, 42, worked a 24-shift and responded to multiple emergencies, the last emergency being at 0000 hrs. During shift change, at 0800hrs, Firefighter Barry Everett was found deceased in bed at the fire station. The nature and cause of fatal injury are still to be reported.  

Our condolences to the Everett Family & Friends, DeKalb County Fire Rescue, and to all affected by Chief Firefighter Barry Everett’s passing.  

To date, 60 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.)