17 April 2012

Redding, CT, Brush Fire Leads to Death of Firefighter

Another New England public safety servant recently died in the line of duty, again a reminder of the hazards and stresses faced by the members of the regions’ emergency services.

First Lieutenant (and former Chief) G. Marshall Sanford, of Redding, CT, Fire & EMS Company No. 1, was stricken and died during operations related to a brush fire at the Redding Country Club, 109 Lonetown Road, West Redding, on Sunday, 15 April.

Media reports:

Redding Fire & EMS Co. #1: Passing of First Lieutenant and Past Chief G. Marshall Sanford

Redding Fire & EMS Co. #1: George Marshall Sanford

The News-Times: Redding firefighter dies in the line of duty (17 APR 12)

NECN: Conn. firefighter dies preparing for brush blaze (16 APR 12)

WVIT-TV: Veteran Firefighter Dies Responding to Brush Fire (16 APR 12)

Weston-Redding-Easton Patch: Fallen Firefighter's Tribute To Take Place in Redding (17 APR 12)

Background information:

Redding Fire & EMS Company Number 1

Town of Redding: Fire Departments

Town of Redding

Wikipedia: Redding, Connecticut

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