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On January 5, 2019, At 5:45 a.m., the Clinton Fire Department’s on-duty crew responded to a reported smoldering fire in a silo storage bin at Archer-Daniels-Midland loading facility. At 7:00 a.m., the scene was handed off to the next crew coming on-duty which included Lieutenant Eric M. Hosette. Nearly two hours later at 8:45 a.m., Lieutenant Hosette, 33, was injured in an explosion at the scene. Lieutenant Eric M. Hosette was transported to Mercy Medical Center where, despite all efforts, he passed away. A second firefighter was critically injured during the explosion but survived.
Our condolences to the Hosette Family & Friends, Clinton Fire Department, and to all affected by Lieutenant Eric Hosette’s passing.
(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.)
Captain Christopher Truman, 46, stopped to assist individuals involved in a single-vehicle accident. While assisting, Truman was hit by another vehicle. He was transported to a local hospital where he passed away from his injuries.
Our condolences to the Truman Family & Friends, Lake Mills Fire Department Fire Department, and to all affected by Captain Christopher Truman’s passing.
(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.)
Firefighter Natalie Dempsey, 21, was responding to the fire station for a structure fire call in her personal vehicle when she lost control, causing the vehicle to leave the roadway and strike a guardrail. Firefighter Natalie Dempsey was pronounced dead on scene as a result of the injuries sustained in the single-vehicle accident.
Our condolences to the Dempsey Family & Friends, Howell Volunteer Fire Department, and to all affected by Firefighter Natalie Dempsey’s passing.
(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.)
On December 23, 2018, While working his third call of the day, a vehicle fire, Fire Chief Robert Dunaway, 72, suffered a medical emergency and was found unresponsive. Attempts to revive Chied Dunaway on scene were not successful. Fire Chief Robert Dunaway was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced deceased.
Our condolences to the Dunaway Family & Friends, Howell Volunteer Fire Department, and to all affected by Fire Chief Robert Dunaway’s passing.
(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.)
