David Wintz

 

Age: 65 
Cause of Death: Stress/Overexertion 
Rank: Fire Police Captain 
Nature of Death: Heart Attack 
Classification: Volunteer 
Emergency Duty: Yes  
Incident Date: 05/16/2012 
Duty Type: On-Scene Fire 
Incident Time: 03:30 
Activity Type: Scene Safety 
Death Date: 05/16/2012 
Fixed Prop. Use: Industry 
Fire Dept. Info: Bristol Fire Company
198 Wood Street
P.O. Box 123
Bristol , Pennsylvania  19007
Chief: Herb Slack
 
Initial Summary:   Fire Police Captain Wintz responded to a chemical plant fire in Bucks County, Pa, which was started by a lightning strike. While directing traffic at the scene, Wintz started to feel ill and was taken home. Wintz went into cardiac arrest at home and was then taken to Aria Health’s Torresdale Hospital where he passed away from an apparent heart attack.