Fire Chief Charles Pierson

After responding to the fire station for the report of a motor vehicle accident on December 7, 2013, Southern County Volunteer Fire Department Fire Chief Pierson, 76, suffered a medical emergency and collapsed while boarding the first due apparatus.

Although fellow responders came to his aid, Chief Pierson passed away in the fire station from a nature of injury still to be reported.  

Incident Time:  0503  Hours

Cause of Death:  Stress/Exhertion

Incident Location: CR 21 and Pleasant Valley RD, Kenna, WV 25248 (USNG: 17S MC 4212 8249)

Department Information:  Southern Jackson County Volunteer Fire Department.  PO Box 125, CR 21 and Pleasant Valley Rd, Kenna, WV 25248.  

Acting Fire Chief Lori Pierson.

[Source:  FEMA – Firefighter Fatalities]

Our hearts and sincere sympathies go out to the family, friends and fellow Volunteer Firefighters for your Loss.  WE WILL NEVER FORGET.

 

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