PSD Line of Duty Death

[Boater Dan]

I came across this on firefighterclosecalls.com. Information is limited at this time, but I thought I would post it in case anyone may have more info.

Dan

RHODE ISLAND FIREFIGHTER DIES IN THE LINE OF DUTY WHILE ATTEMPTING WATER SEARCH & RESCUE
Monday, August 4, 2008
It is with deep regret that we advise you that a Tiverton (Rhode Island) Firefighter has died in the Line of Duty while attempting a water rescue in a pond. The Firefighter was one of the divers out searching the waters of the pond looking for a man that went missing, when he lost his own life in the search and rescue attempt. The FF's responded around 1900 hours last night (Sunday) to a report that a man had fallen into the water. Details to follow.

 

[Kayla]

Sending thoughts and prayers that direction. Never an easy thing to deal with.

 

[bridgediver]

Thanks, Dan

Do you have a source or link for more details?

 

[Charlie99]

It was on the Providence/SE Mass TV news.

MyFOX Providence | Tiverton firefighter dies during water rescue

WPRI 12 - Eyewitness News |Tiverton firefighter dies while trying to rescue boater

 

[Boater Dan]

Further information being posted on other locations indicate that he had suffered a heart attack while diving.

The thoughts and prayers of our team members go out to the Tiverton Fire Department and the family of the diver.

Dan

 

[fedfirediver]

Our Prayers sent to our lost Brother and his family and the Tiverton Fire Department.

Jim

 

[ReefGuy]

Man, this really hits home. Thoughts to the family.

 

[Gary D.]

Another tough one.... Prayers sent

Gary D.

 

[WolfEl]

RIP Brother!

 

[mr.rongilbert]

Rest in peace.