USFA LODD: Alaska Firefighter On-Duty Death Notification 01.18.2020

On Saturday, January 18, 2020, Driver-Operator Roger D. DeLongchamp, 66, was preparing to depart the station in a tanker on an emergency response for a reported structure fire when he collapsed.  He was immediately treated by other responders but efforts were unsuccessful.  Driver-Operator DeLongchamp was declared deceased at 0300hrs from an apparent heart attack. 

Our condolences to the DeLongchamp Family & Friends, Willow-Caswell Fire Department, and to all affected by Driver-Operator Roger D. DeLongchamp's passing.

   

To date, 08 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.