The U.S. Fire Administration has announced the official on-duty death of Fire Chief Larry D. Nielsen, 60, of the Gilmore City Fire Department on October 9, 2012.
Fire Chief Nielsen was responding to a barn fire riding in fire department apparatus when he fell ill. The vehicle operator immediately pulled over to the side of the road and called for help. Chief Neilsen was treated at the scene by EMS responders and transported to the hospital where he passed away from an apparent heart attack.
Funeral Arrangements:
Visitation will be held from 0900-1400hrs on 10/13/2012 at the Gilmore City School with services to follow at 1400hrs.
Tribute is being paid to Fire Chief Larry D. Nielsen at http://www.usfa.fema.gov/fireservice/fatalities/
To date, 62 firefighter fatalities have been reported to USFA in 2012. Year-to-date monthly and annual USFA firefighter fatality reports are posted online at http://www.usfa.fema.gov/fireservice/fatalities/statistics/ff_stats.shtm
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