The U.S. Fire Administration has announced the official line of duty death of Firefighter Jeffery Alan Cocke, 59, of the Altavista Fire Department on August 4, 2011.
Firefighter Cocke suffered a pulmonary embolism within 24 hours of responding to two fire incident calls, one outdoor and one residential fire. After being treated and released from the hospital, Cocke returned two days later exhibiting symptoms when he passed away from his injury.
Funeral Arrangements:
08/07/2011
Memorial Fund Contact and Address:
The family suggests those wishing to make memorials give to one of the following: Altavista Fire Company, P.O. Box 208, Altavista, VA 24517; and/or, Lane Memorial United Methodist Church, 1201 Bedford Avenue, Altavista, VA 24517.
Tribute is being paid to Firefighter Jeffery Alan Cocke at http://www.usfa.dhs.gov/fireservice/fatalities/
To date, 59 firefighter fatalities have been reported to USFA in 2011; 54 from incidents that occurred in 2011 and five from previous years’ incidents. Year-to-date monthly and annual USFA firefighter fatality reports are posted online at http://www.usfa.dhs.gov/fireservice/fatalities/statistics/ff_stats.shtm
USFA: Virginia Line Of Duty Death
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