USFA LODD: Tennessee Firefighter On-Duty Death Notification 02.12.2018

On February 12, 2018 Firefighter Jason Dickey, 38, died from injuries sustained in a structural collapse while operating at the scene of a residential structure fire. Two other firefighters were injured in the collapse and taken to the hospital. 

The fire started in a two-story residence along Lakeview Drive at around 1630hrs. According to media reports, crews transmitted a “Mayday Emergency” near 2000hrs when the three firefighters became trapped as the result of a collapse.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation by authorities.

Our condolences to the Dickey Family & Friends, ULawrenceburg Fire Department, and to all affected by Firefighter Jason Dickey's passing.  

To date, 06 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.)