USFA LODD: North Carolina Firefighter On-Duty Death Notification 03.08.2020

On Sunday, March 8, 2020, Safety Officer Joseph Tucker was driving the department’s engine to a structure fire before complaining that he wasn’t feeling well to his coworkers.  After arriving at the scene, Tucker was immediately transported to the Wayne UNC Hospital where he passed away.

Our condolences to the Tucker Family & Friends, Thoroughfare Volunteer Fire Department, and to all affected by Safety Officer Joseph Tucker's passing.

   

To date, 16 firefighter fatalities have been reported to USFA in 2020. 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.