The U.S. Fire Administration has announced the official line of duty death of Firefighter/EMT Timothy R. White, 50, of the Cedar Lake Fire Department on August 8, 2011.
Firefighter/EMT White suffered a heart attack on July 17, 2011, while participating in Technical Rescue Training. On August 5, 2011, White passed away from complications as a result of the heart attack.
Funeral Arrangements:
08/10/2011
Memorial Fund Contact and Address:
Pending
Tribute is being paid to Firefighter Timothy R. White at http://www.usfa.dhs.gov/fireservice/fatalities/
To date, 61 firefighter fatalities have been reported to USFA in 2011; 56 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
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