USFA LODD: Alabama Firefighter On-Duty Death Notification 06.17.2019

Firefighter/Paramedic Jared Wayne Echols, 35, was participating in a recruit training exercise in Anniston, AL. While at the training, he became ill and was immediately transported to the RMC Hospital in Anniston, where he passed away a short time later.  Investigation into the incident continues.   Firefighter/Paramedic Echols was also an active member of the Pleasant Hill Volunteer Fire Department in Springville, AL.

Our condolences to the Echols Family & Friends, Maryland Springville Fire & Rescue, and to all affected by Firefighter/Paramedic Jared Wayne Echols’ passing. 

   

To date, 21 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.)