USFA LODD: Arkansas Firefighter On-Duty Death Notification 04.24.2019

On April 21, 2019, Driver/Engineer Michael Watkins, 75, was responding to a brush fire when he suffered a heart attack. He was immediately taken to the hospital where he passed away on April 24, 2019.

Our condolences to the Watkins Family & Friends, Northeast Lakeside Fire Department , and to all affected by Firefighter Michael Watkins’ passing. 

   

To date, 13 firefighter fatalities have been reported to USFA in 2019. 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.)