Names of the fallen

Firefighter Deiser was born in Baden-Wuttemberg, Germany, he immigrated to the US and eventually became a Naturalized Citizen on October 30, 1872.  The 1870 Census has him living in Chicago as a butcher.  On March 13, 1883, he was a witness listed on a patent for a "Type of Fire Escape", Patent #274,080, which his associates had patented in Germany a few years earlier.  Firefighter Deiser died from complications of pneumonia, which he contracted after the Frisco Depot fire days before.  Firefighter Deiser is buried with his wife in Calvary Cemetery, in Fort Smith.

About 5:00pm on March 11, 1891, the horse drawn ladder wagon known as Defiance Hook and Ladder Co. 4 left its station at 124 North Louisiana for an alarm at 13th and Chester St. Riding on the side of the ladder was Henry Brookin, a member of the Pat Cleburne Steam Engine CO. 1.  Apparently, Firefighter Brookin was hanging around the station housing the ladder company when the alarm sounded.  As the Defiance Hook and Ladder turn west onto 10th Street from Main, Brookin fell off and was injured by the wagon wheel passing over his left arm, leg, and head.  He was taken to Knott's Hotel, 313 W. Markham, where his suffering received great attention before he died.  Henry Brokin was the first Little Rock Firefighter to die in the line of duty.  He is buried in Mount Holly Cemetery in Little Rock.   

The grave marker has a fireman standing on a sloped roof.  He is wearing a firefighter's uniform, boots and helmet.  He is holding the nozzle of a hose which is pointed upward.

Inscription: Brookin  Erected by the Volunteer Firemen of Little Rock To the Memory of Henry C. Brookin.  Born Mar.23, 1852.  Died Mar.11,1891.  He was killed while responding to an alarm of fire. 

Robert Yeakle was the second Little Rock Volunteer firefighter to die in the line of duty.  

Robert was born in Pennsylvania in 1853 and died January 27, 1892.  Firefighter Yeakle attempted to jump on the side running board of a horse drawn fire apparatus, to respond to a call.  Unfortunately, he fell and was run over by the rear wheels.  He is buried at Mount Holly Cemetery in Little Rock.

He was very well read, upon his death he owned 196 books.  Robert traded at MM Cohns, Stifft's Jewelers, banked at Worthen, among many others along Main Street.  He also owned a horse.  His will and all receipts were kept on file in Pulaski County Probate Court, including his funeral costs.

On Sunday December 15, 1895, a janitor's careless use of kerosene to start the stove fires, caused a fire at the First United Methodist Church, located at 8th and Center Streets.  About 7:30 am, Fire Chief Robert McKay and his men were battling the blazing church.  Just inside the structure, Captain James Robbins and firefighter George Wunderlinch were valiantly fighting the fire, when the slate roof fell in, causing several ceiling joists to fall in a cascade of debris.  Captain Robbins and firefighter Wunderlich were burned and pinned under heavy timbers, until they were rescued.  Captain Robbins was taken to his home at 705 West 10th.  Robbins was severely burned and suffered numerous internal injuries causing his death on December 16, 1985.

He was the first paid Little Rock Firefighter to die in the line of Duty.

On Sunday December 15, 1895, a janitor's careless use of kerosene to start the stove fires, caused a fire at the First United Methodist Church, located at 8th and Center Streets.  About 7:30 am, Fire Chief Robert McKay and his men were battling the blazing church.  Just inside the structure, Captain James Robbins and firefighter George Wunderlinch were valiantly fighting the fire, when the slate roof fell in, causing several ceiling joists to fall in a cascade of debris.  Captain Robbins and firefighter Wunderlich were burned and pinned under heavy timbers, until they were rescued.  George Wunderlich was taken to his parents home at 1111 Rock.  In addition to his severe burns, George had massive head injuries, which caused him to slip in and out of consciousness.  He courageously hung on to life until 7:00 pm December 23, 1985.

He was the first paid Little Rock Firefighter to die in the line of Duty.

In Memory of Otis Gray.

In Memory of Bob Khun.

Tuesday February 17, 1920 Chemical Hose Company 8 was traveling west on 8th Street to a fire at 14th and Chester.  As the apparatus neared Gaines Street, a car pulled into their path.  Driver Joe Lee hit the brakes causing the truck to skid, striking the curb and throwing LT. Sam Coots off the tailboard.  When the skid began, Summers attempted to jump off the tailboard, but the spinning apparatus knocked him into the curb.  Firefighter Summers was taken to City Hospital, where he died at 5:30 pm from a fractured skull.

On the afternoon of April 24, Lineman George Englebert put on his lineman's gear to repair a box alarm line, that was located on Rock street between 8th and 9th streets.  As he neared the top of the utility pole, he was suddenly thrown to the hard street surface due to the pole snapping in two at ground level.  It was a fatal fall for the lineman, his arms and neck were broken.  Fire department officials found that the pole was rotten below the ground.  Before his service to the fire department, he was the manager of the local Bell Telephone office.  In addition, he assisted in the installation of Little Rock's first box alarm system in 1889.

Firefighter Tiner was born December 18, 1900.  In 1920 he was listed on the Census as living in a boarding house with 5 firemen, among other.  On August 7, 1921 he was married to Jewell.  Firefighter Tiner was the Pine Bluff Fire Department's first Line of Duty Death.

One fireman was killed and two other firemen were seriously hurt late tonight, when the walls of the Arlington hotel, which was destroyed by fire late today, crumbled and fell upon them as they were working in the ruins with a hose line.  All guests, numbering more than 300, escaping without serious injury.  The loss was estimated tonight as upward of a million dollars.  The escape of many guests and empliyees was facilitated by the mountain slope on which the hotel was built; at the rear of the building egress is possible from each floor to the mountainside.  Fifty persons unable to reach the rear and blocked from stairs by the smoke-filled halls, were rescued by firemen who reached the front windows on hook and ladder equipment.

The fire was discovered in the basement of the hotel at 3 o'clock, by an employee of the hotel, who noticed smoke coming from an electrical panel.  Authorities were notified as a fire slowly began to spread.  Strenuous efforts of the city fire department personnel were unavailing in checking its spread, though it was confined to the lower part of the building for an hour.  Dense smoke in corridors and even outside the burning building interfered with the work of the firefighter.

The evening of May 5, 1924, turned out to be a very hot night for the Little Rock fire department.  Firefighters from several stations were battling three adjacent house fires at 713, 715, and 717 East 13th street.  This fierce blaze had already severely burned 2 residents, Mr Frank Brennan and his son, when, suddenly firefighter Roscoe King collapsed while descending a ladder with a hose line.  The exhausted firefighter could not be revived despite several attempts.  His life as a Little Rock firefighter ended at 9:00 p.m.  His service to the LRFD began 10 years earlier on September 22, 1913.  Prior to his career with LRFD, he was a member of the Hot Springs Fire Department.  He is buried in Greenwood Cemetery in Garland County.

At 11:00 pm June 2, 1924, firefighters were summonsed to the Stratton_Warren Hardware store at 221 East Markham.  The building, which had been condemned as a fire hazard in April, burned quickly and extra alarms were sounded.  About 3:45 am an explosion, possible caused by black power, rocked the entire area and collapsed the remaining structure, trapping several firefighters.  After two hours, a sensational rescue effort had freed 2 firefighters.  Finally, at 11:00 am, Joe Hope's body was found under 30 inches of water. 

On the evening of December 6, 1928, dispatcher John F Jones sent the crew of Engine 3, which included his brother, James, to a flue fire at 2621 W, 10th Street.  At 7:14 pm Engine 3 was traveling east on 12th as it approached the intersection with Woodrow.  The apparatus was unable to negotiate the turn causing it to strike a utility pole.  Driver Jones was killed.

Fireman killed in False Alarm Dash.

Fort Smith, Ark., May 18.

His last run, a false alarm, Allen Etter, Member of the Fort Smith fire department since 1899, was hurled from a fire truck and injured fatally here today.  He died in a hospital a few minutes after the accident.  The truck was traveling at a moderate speed when it skidded on wet pavement.

Assistant Chief Bunch died in the line of duty on July 30, 1930.  He was listed as a Pipeman in 1905, according to local phone directories.  In 1908 he was listed as a Captain, and from 1915-1930 was listed as Assistant Chief. 

In Memory of LeRoy Cook.

In Memory of Roy Moon.

Fireman Rushed to the scene of an alarm, when a car pulled out in front of their fire truck at 5th and poplar street.  The two crashed and Williams was crushed beneath the car and died from his injuries.  He was the 2nd firefighter to die in the line of duty in the City of Pine Bluff. 

In the early morning house of June 7, 1936, Engine 9's crew leaped from their beds for a fire alarm at the E.L. Bruce Lumber Company.  All members of the company had slid the pole, except Hoffman, who tripped and fell head first through the pole hole onto the concrete engine room floor.  He was taken to St. Vincent Infirmary where he died at 4:45 am.  He began working for LRFD April 12, 1929.

On July 24, 1937, firefighter Unger was asked to work for a few hours on Engine 9.  No sooner had Unger reported to Station 9, when firefighters from several Little Rock Stations were in the midst of a raging fire that engulfed three houses, a church, and a grocery store at 6th and Harrington.  After the long battle with the hot fire, overhaul operations began.  Unger was working in the rear area of the charred remains, when he came into contact with electrical wires and was electrocuted.  A Southwestern Bell lineman wrapped his belt around Unger, pulling him away from the wires and began efforts to revive him.  The firefighters then took up the futile attempt to save their coworkers life all first aid was in vain.  Ralph Unger died at 5:30 pm.  Chief Joe Carmichael was quoted in the Arkansas Gazette as saying "Ralph was very dedicated and unselfish with his time. He came in, off duty, to many alarms."

Shortly before midnight, on October 8, 1940, a spectacular fire struck a one story brick structure on the southwest corner of 16th and Wolfe street, bringing Engine 5, 6, and Truck 2 to the scene.  In the building were several businesses including a drug store, grocery store, beauty shop, and a barber shop.  As the firemen were stretching a 2 1/2 inch hose line in front of the building a backdraft blew out a shower of debris, catching everyone by surprise.  Captain Blevins was killed instantly.

In Memory of James Little.

On the night of April 7, 1944, dispatcher G.B. Teal, Captain Ralph L. Scantlin, and Driver Leo Mons stayed up until midnight chatting in the dispatcher's office.  Mons complained of indigestion and left to go to the day room on the east side of Central Station, at Markham and Arch street.  When the 7:00 am roll call was conducted, Mons was missing.  His fellow firefighters found him dead in a chair in the waiting room on the ground floor of Central Station.  On his off-duty time, Leo Mons was a talented architect with the firm of George R. Mann.  In addition, Leo assisted in the design and planning of several fire stations.  The design of Station 11 at 22nd and Peyton was done by firefighter Mons.  His 26 years of service began October 1, 1917.

In 1944 a tragedy struck the fire department that will long be remembered.  An alarm was received by the department at 9:23 am September 20, to extinguish an oil pit fire in the Macedonia Field.  On this call three men lost their lives and one was seriously burned.  Ollie Ware, Carl Wallace, and Gaston Walthall died a short time after the fire and Minor Cox remained in a serious condition for several days.

In 1944 a tragedy struck the fire department that will long be remembered.  An alarm was received by the department at 9:23 am September 20, to extinguish an oil pit fire in the Macedonia Field.  On this call three men lost their lives and one was seriously burned.  Ollie Ware, Carl Wallace, and Gaston Walthall died a short time after the fire and Minor Cox remained in a serious condition for several days.

In 1944 a tragedy struck the fire department that will long be remembered.  An alarm was received by the department at 9:23 am September 20, to extinguish an oil pit fire in the Macedonia Field.  On this call three men lost their lives and one was seriously burned.  Ollie Ware, Carl Wallace, and Gaston Walthall died a short time after the fire and Minor Cox remained in a serious condition for several days.

Frank was born May 14, 1925 and served as a Sargent in the US Army during WWII.

Born June 27, 1918 and served in the US Navy.

In Memory of Leonard Morris.

On the afternoon of December 13, 1956, Ray Mann began feeling sick while on duty at Station 10.  After calling his doctor for a diagnosis, he went to a drug store to get the prescribed medicine, but as the day progressed, Mann began to worsen to the point that he called his relief to come in for him.  At 9:30 pm Mann went to his home.  His son came home and found his father vomiting.  Mrs. Mann called Station 10 for help and a rescue unit was sent from Central Station.  An ambulance was called to take him to the hospital.  Ray Mann was declared dead from a heart attack at 5:35 pm on December 14, 1956.

In Memory of Elbert Shannon.

On saturday morning November 12, 1960, N.J. "Woody" Carmichael reported to work at Central Station on Engine 1.  About 8:30 am Assistant Chief Tommy Scoville noticed Carmichael vomiting in the bathroom.  A few minutes later, Carmichael wandered downstairs and collapsed.  He was immediately taken to a hospital where he was pronounced dead at 9:00 am from a heart attack.  His 15 years of service began on October 16, 1945.

About 8:30 pm on January 23, 1961, box alarm 3348 came in for 11th and Wolfe Street.  Engine 5 and Truck 2 left their station, at the same time, Assistant Chief 741, Tommy W. Scoville, and Engine 8 also responded from Central.  Captain Cia was killed when a 1950 Ford Sedan slammed into the side of Engine 8, a 1947 Seagrave, veering the pumper into a tree and the front porch of a house at 1123 West 4th. 

 J. M. “Ruff” Coleman served as Fire Chief from 1954 to 1961. On November, 4th 1961 Chief Coleman suffered a fatal heart attack at Station 1 after fighting a fire at the Nettleton School Vo-Agri. Building. Chief Coleman had worked as a fireman in Jonesboro from 1937 to 1941 when he left to serve as a civilian Fire Chief at Camp Shelby military base in Mississippi. He came back to the Jonesboro Department in 1954 when he was appointed Chief.

Carlos Graham died in the line of duty September 28, 1963, at the Cook Auto Fire at 923 Main street, due to a wall collapse.  Saturday night, September 28, 1963, a message on the PA system at War Memorial Stadium during a game was made requesting all off duty firefighter to report to 923 Main for a multi alarm fire at Cook Auto Company.  A crew was attacking the fire with a hose line when the building suddenly collapsed trapping them inside.   Firefighter Graham is remembered as a dedicated, hard working firefighter who deeply cared for his fellow man. 

A volunteer Fireman, Everett McKim, 37 of Clinton, was killed when the wall of the Treece Theater collapsed.  The fire destroyed over 1/2 of a city block on the Marshall City Square. 

In Memory of Charles Farmer.

Captain Moran became very ill at the Little Rock Airport Fire Station on February 8, 1967.  A few hours later his doctor had him admitted to the Memorial Hospital in North Little Rock.  While it looked that he was recovering from a painful heart attack, he unfortunately passed away on February 11, 1967.  Gene was regarded by many as the most kind, caring, and respected man they knew. 

In Memory of George Walker.

At 7:20 pm the evening of January 29, 1970, Engine 12 & 15, Truck 3 and District Chief K.Y. Youngblood SR. were dispatched to a house fire at #14 Markwood Court.  The firefighters found the kitchen on fire at the home of Mrs. Ann Pleegar.  Through quick and efficient action, they extinguished the fire confining the damage to the kitchen area.  As clean-up operations were underway, Driver Harold Haynie was assuring Mrs. Pleegar that the damage was slight and that everything would be alright.   At this point, Driver Haynie walked out of the house to check pumper controls when he suddenly, collapsed.  Immediately, Eugene Young, Jerry Pinkerton and Robert Nordman began CPR in the futile first aid effort as Chief Youngblood called for an ambulance.  Driver Haynie was taken to St. Vincent Infirmary where he was pronounced dead on arrival.  The friendly, fun-loving Harold Haynie lacked two days of completing 16 years of service. 

"Virgil Ticer, 53 of Denard, a State Forestry Service Ranger, was killed Saturday night while fighting a forest fire near Marshall.  Authorities said Mr. Ticer was fighting a fire on Peter Mountain when he fell off a edge onton rocks below.  He was killed instantly, officials said.  He had been a ranger with the Forestry Service for more than 20 years." 

Chester Woodall joined the Benton Fire Department on November 1, 1956. He became the Fire Chief, in 1967.  On the evening of December 7th, 1970 Pearl Harbor Day, Chief Woodall, responded to a fire call.  Later that evening, he suffered a heart attack.  Benton's Central Fire Station is name in his honor. 

Friday night January 14, 1972 "C" shift.  The box alarm came in for 3rd and Louisiana.  Smoke and fire was coming from the 3 story brick building.  For over 2 hours, the on and off duty member of the Little Fire Department shot thousands of gallons of water into the aged brick building.  The result was a thick, slick coating of ice on everything and brave, but cold firefighter.  In the street between Truck 4 and the Bennett building several hand held 2 1/2" lines were manned by Tommy Allen, Aulton Ball, Phil Filiatreau, and Eric Oliver.  A loud sickening POP of the collapsing south wall signaled tons of falling brick and mortar.  As firefighter tried to run, Eric Oliver was crushed.  At the same time Jerry Jacobs grabbed the turntable control to rotate Ladder man Gene Tucker away from death. Jacobs was also fatally buried by the debris. 

Friday night January 14, 1972 "C" shift.  The box alarm came in for 3rd and Louisiana.  Smoke and fire was coming from the 3 story brick building.  For over 2 hours, the on and off duty member of the Little Fire Department shot thousands of gallons of water into the aged brick building.  The result was a thick, slick coating of ice on everything and brave, but cold firefighter.  In the street between Truck 4 and the Bennett building several hand held 2 1/2" lines were manned by Tommy Allen, Aulton Ball, Phil Filiatreau, and Eric Oliver.  A loud sickening POP of the collapsing south wall signaled tons of falling brick and mortar.  As firefighter tried to run, Eric Oliver was crushed.  At the same time Jerry Jacobs grabbed the turntable control to rotate Ladder man Gene Tucker away from death. Jacobs was also fatally buried by the debris. 

In Memory of Jearl Barger.

In Memory of Richard Holzer.

In Memory of Monty Howard.

Mr. Russ served the City of Pine Bluff for more than 25 years.  He was PBFD's 3rd Line of Duty Death.

In Memory of Ed Bailey.

"On the 20th day of September 1975, the heroic men of the McGehee Fire Department responded to the call of duty, not knowing this would be the last alarm call some of them would answer.  The tragic downtown fire took the lives of three brave young men that day and forever changed the lives of many others.  It is on this site that we honor their dedication, sacrifice, and courage."

"On the 20th day of September 1975, the heroic men of the McGehee Fire Department responded to the call of duty, not knowing this would be the last alarm call some of them would answer.  The tragic downtown fire took the lives of three brave young men that day and forever changed the lives of many others.  It is on this site that we honor their dedication, sacrifice, and courage."

"On the 20th day of September 1975, the heroic men of the McGehee Fire Department responded to the call of duty, not knowing this would be the last alarm call some of them would answer.  The tragic downtown fire took the lives of three brave young men that day and forever changed the lives of many others.  It is on this site that we honor their dedication, sacrifice, and courage."

Memphis (AP) (December 20, 1975) Fireman George Weirman of Helena died Friday at a Memphis hospital of injuries while fighting a fire late Wednesday at the Jordan Funeral Home in Helena. 

On a cold Saturday morning, February 26, 1977 Little Rock Fire Dept. was dispatched to the Colony Furniture Company at East 15th and Fletcher at 9:34 am.  The very old wooden building quickly became a four-alarm fire.  Captain Taylor was operating a hose line and sensed danger due to the intensity of the fire.  Captain Taylor ordered the two firefighters working with him to leave the area.  However Captain Taylor  continued to battle the fire and was scalded by hot water causing first and second degree burns to his face, arms, and legs.  He was taken to St Vincent Hospital for treatment where complications of his injuries led to a heart attack on March 4, 1977.  He passed away March 8, 1977.

On April 7, 1977, firefighter Clanton was advised that water was needed to fight a brush fire at a farm outside of town.  When Clanton arrived at the fire, he started the pump at the back of the truck.  The truck began to roll down a hill, firefighter Clanton chased the truck, and was crushed against a tree.  He sustained injuries that led to his death two days later. 

David Thomas was born in Miami Florida May 30, 1947.  He served in the Army from 1966-1969.

Keith Capron was hired as the first policeman in 1980 in Caddo Valley.  He served in the Army in Vietnam. 

Chief Bailey was severely injured September 28, 1963, at the Cook Auto Fire at 923 Main Street, due to a wall collapse.  He died from complications from his many injuries December 21, 1980.  1 of 2 LRFD firefighters to die because of this fire.

Saturday night, Septeember 28, 1963, a message on the PA system at War Memorial Staduim during a game was made requesting all off duty firefighter to report to 923 Main for a multi alarm fire at Cook Auto Company.  A crew including Assistant Chief Charles Bailey was attacking the fire with a hose line when the building suddenly collapsed trapping them inside.  The picture to the left is a picture of Assistant Chief Bailey being pulled away by an ambulance crew. 

On December 27, 1980, Engine 6, 5, Truck 2, and 742 were dispatched to 2611 South Izard for a structure fire.  As the Truck crew was opening up the roof, a flashover occurred, preventing firefighters on the roof from escaping.  Due to the manpower shortage, Chief Burke helped by pulling a hose line from an Engine and charged to the front porch to knock down the flames to protect the men who were trapped on the roof.  He then fell back and collapsed in the front yard.  A police officer shouted MAN DOWN.  Firefighters Terry Hill, Eddie Anderson, and David Perry desperately tried to revive Chief Burke and even continued CPR in the ambulance.  He was pronounced dead at 9:10 pm.  Chief Burke served two separate times.  August 20, 1946 to January 16, 1963 and February 1, 1954 until his death December 27, 1980.  Acareer total of 33 years with the Little Rock Fire Department. 

In Memory of Loyd Whiteside.

On Thursday night, January 26, 1984, Engine 3, 7, Truck 3, and District Chief Gus Lorenz, were dispatched at 11:45 pm to a structure fire at 153 Monore Drive.  Captain Murphy was stretching preconnected 1 1/2" hose up a hill to the burning apartment when he collapsed.  Firefighter Gary Dillon discovered Murphy, called for help and immediately began CPR with Captain Ron Pritchett assisting.  Chief Lorenz summoned Rescue 730 and when Paramedic J.T. Cantrell arrived he was faced with a full cardiac arrest.  Captain Murphy was transported to the University of Arkansas Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead at 1:22 am January 27, 1984.  His service time was 22 years beginning in 1962.

On April 25, 1984 a fire started in logging slash on the Mena District of the Ouachita National Forest.  The area experienced high fire danger on this day, with a number of new starts that all saw unusually high fire behavior for the fuel conditions.  Keener and Frizzell, both of Waldron, were members of the Poteau Tractor Crew.  Ground crews were conducting a burnout operation, when there was a tremendous build up of the fire.  The ground crews disengaged, and approximately 5-10 minutes later the bodies of Keener and Frizzell were discovered, both were overrun by the fire. 

On April 25, 1984 a fire started in logging slash on the Mena District of the Ouachita National Forest.  The area experienced high fire danger on this day, with a number of new starts that all saw unusually high fire behavior for the fuel conditions.  Keener and Frizzell, both of Waldron, were members of the Poteau Tractor Crew.  Ground crews were conducting a burnout operation, when there was a tremendous build up of the fire.  The ground crews disengaged, and approximately 5-10 minutes later the bodies of Keener and Frizzell were discovered, both were overrun by the fire. 

Tommy Kidd suffered a fatal heart attack at the scene while fighting a grass fire.  Firefighter Kidd was also a retired U.S. Air Force.

In Memory of Glen Miller.

The picture to the left is Jeff Copeland's family receiving the Certificate of Nomination for the Arkansas Firefighter's Hall of Fame.  Firefighter Copeland, age 26, was killed while working a structure fire in Warren, Ar.

Raymond Frampton also served in the U.S. Navy during WWII and Korea.  He is buried at Concord Cemetery in Polk County.  

In Memory of Louis Caracciolo.

Firefighter Powell suffered from Carbon monoxide poisoning while washing apparatus.  He was using the booster line from a pumper truck and in order to utilize the line, the truck was started.  Chief Powell was discovered lying across the pumper truck and the door bays were closed. 

Captain Weischman died at the age of 60 on December 28, 1992, from a heart attack.  He died while pulling hose on a fire scene.  Captain Weischman was a career firefighter.

In Memory of James Morgan.

On May 12, 1995 firefighter Dania Stivers, of the North Pulaski Fire Protection District No. 15, was killed when the fire engine in which she was riding overturned, crushing her.  The driver of the engine received minor injuries.  The engine was on a non-emergency training run and the driver had apparently swerved to avoid an oncoming car.  Firefighter Stivers had just completed her six month probation period with the department.  Firefighter Stivers is the first female firefighter to die in the line of duty in Arkansas.

On July 6, Lieutenant Randy Williford of the North Little Rock Fire Department suffered a heart attack after attempting to complete an agility test required for a promotion to the rank of Captain.  Lieutenant Williford died of heart failure at a hospital on July 9.

On April 26th, 1996, Firefighter Robert Pemberton was killed in an apparatus accident white enroute to a reported structure fire.  He was ejected from the driver's seat after the truck failed to negotiate a turn and then overturned several times.  He was pronounced dead at the scene. 

The West Helena Fire Department was dispatched to the BPS Bartlo Chemical plant at 1:02 pm on May 8, 1997.  They were informed that there was smoke coming from the building and that it contained Azinphos Methyl.  The building exploded at approximately 1:22 pm killing three firefighters and severely injuring one.  A witness described the events as, "The flames were so high, 150 feet, then the smoke turned black, and it was dark from then.  The fumes would burn your nose, it smelled bad, like ammonia, where it would take your breath."

Sixteen firefighter and one civilian were injured in the explosion at BPS Inc., which packaged agricultural pesticides and herbicides, officials said.  The area of the explosion was inaccessible hours after the fire and evacuations were ordered. 

The West Helena Fire Department was dispatched to the BPS Bartlo Chemical plant at 1:02 pm on May 8, 1997.  They were informed that there was smoke coming from the building and that it contained Azinphos Methyl.  The building exploded at approximately 1:22 pm killing three firefighters and severely injuring one.  A witness described the events as, "The flames were so high, 150 feet, then the smoke turned black, and it was dark from then.  The fumes would burn your nose, it smelled bad, like ammonia, where it would take your breath."

Sixteen firefighter and one civilian were injured in the explosion at BPS Inc., which packaged agricultural pesticides and herbicides, officials said.  The area of the explosion was inaccessible hours after the fire and evacuations were ordered.

The West Helena Fire Department was dispatched to the BPS Bartlo Chemical plant at 1:02 pm on May 8, 1997.  They were informed that there was smoke coming from the building and that it contained Azinphos Methyl.  The building exploded at approximately 1:22 pm killing three firefighters and severely injuring one.  A witness described the events as, "The flames were so high, 150 feet, then the smoke turned black, and it was dark from then.  The fumes would burn your nose, it smelled bad, like ammonia, where it would take your breath."

Sixteen firefighter and one civilian were injured in the explosion at BPS Inc., which packaged agricultural pesticides and herbicides, officials said.  The area of the explosion was inaccessible hours after the fire and evacuations were ordered. 

While responding, mutual aid for Mammoth Spring, to a motor vehicle collision, Captain Payton (57) and firefighter Carpenter (38) were involved in a fatal accident on a stretch of rpad south of Mammoth more commonly known as "Cold Springs Curve."  The fire turck they occupied collided head on with a dump truck.  The police reported that the dump truck crossed the center line and struck the fire truck. 

In remembrance of these brave souls, the Thayer Fire Department retired their badge numbers and the designator of the apparatus they were in.

Captain Payton - FD 3

Firefighter Carpenter FD 15

Apparatus T 2

While responding, mutual aid for Mammoth Spring, to a motor vehicle collision, Captain Payton (57) and firefighter Carpenter (38) were involved in a fatal accident on a stretch of rpad south of Mammoth more commonly known as "Cold Springs Curve."  The fire turck they occupied collided head on with a dump truck.  The police reported that the dump truck crossed the center line and struck the fire truck. 

In remembrance of these brave souls, the Thayer Fire Department retired their badge numbers and the designator of the apparatus they were in.

Captain Payton - FD 3

Firefighter Carpenter FD 15

Apparatus T 2

Forest Ranger McElroy was plowing a fire line with a bulldozer.  The fire ovcame his position, he attempted to back out but struck a tree.  Ranger McElroy dismounted the bulldozer and prceeded down the fire line on foot.  He was burned over 60% of his body but still managed to walk the half mile to a waiting ambulance.  Ranger McElroy died of his injuries on October 28, 1998.

Firefighter Martin Wauson was participating in an annual re qualification test for seasonal fire fighting duty with the Forest Service.  The test required the participant to carry a forty-five pound backpack and cover three miles within forty-five minutes.  Martin Wauson had just passed the one mile mark when he collapsed.  CPR and defibrillation were begun immediately by medical personal at the site, however Martin could not be revived. 

Firefighter Meshell responded along with others from his department to a mutual aid call for a fire in a motor home.  The owner of the mobile home had just filled the fuel tank, driven the motor home to his residence, and parked the vehicle at the top of his driveway.  Upon arriving home, the owner noticed smoke coming from under the hood- he could not extinguish the fire and called the fire department.   Firefighter Meshell and Deputy Chief arrived in a pumper.  As the Huttg pumper arrived on the scene and parked about forty feet downhill from the motor home.  Firefighter Meshell was ordered to pull a 1-1/2" line from the rear of the Huttig pumper to assist a firefighter from another department that had a booster line from the other department's pumper on the fire.  Before the line could be charged, the fuel tank on the motor home ruptured and sent a flood of burning fuel down hill toward firefighter Meshell, another firefighter, and both pumpers.  Firefighter Meshell was not wearing any fire fighting protective clothing, although he had loaded his protective clothing on the pumper prior to response.  He was surrounded by flames for an estimated fifteen seconds and was burned over 96% of his body surface and his airway. 

Firefighter Trainee Ramey responded with members of his department to a fire in the utility easement behind a home. A very small fire was found which was out except for a few burning embers. Firefighter Ramey attempted to stomp out the embers when he came into contact with a 7,200 volt electrical line which had been hidden from view in tall grass. Firefighter Trainee Ramey fell on top of the line and was removed by other firefighters. Emergency medical aid was provided and Firefighter Trainee Ramey was transported to the hospital where he was pronounced dead. Firefighter Trainee Ramey had joined the fire department after a younger brother had died of an asthma attack at a local high school football game.

The summer of 2000 was a long fire season throughout the country.  Throughout much of the west, fires were burning with rapid rates of spread and extreme fire behavior.  In Wyoming, the Kate's Basin Fire was raging across 33,000 acres.  A crew of men from Oklahoma and Arkansas were assigned to that fire.  On August 11, 2000, engines from Oklahoma were tending to the Kate’s Basin Fire southwest of Thermopolis, Wyoming.

Jim Burnett, foreman of an Oklahoma Engine, and firefighter Presley Byington were scouting along the fire lines when they realized they could not hold the line. Winds were picking up and they needed to retreat back to safety.  When the oncoming fire cut off their escape route, Burnett started the pump on the engine, but it only ran for a few seconds, due to lack of oxygen from the fire.  He was then separated from the truck as he tried to escape to a safe area on foot.  The onrushing fire prevented Byington from getting out of the truck, but he was able to protect himself by deploying his fire shelter inside the truck. 

Recognizing that Byington and Burnett might be in trouble, the Thermopolis Volunteer Fire Department responded with their hose deployed.  After finding the engine on fire, they suppressed the fire and rescued Byington from the cab.  Before Burnett could reach safety he was overrun by the fire and killed. 

Firefighter McCormick died when he was struck by a motor vehicle while trying to repair his broken fire truck.

Firefighter Richter, 34, was responding in his personal vehicle to a report of a structure fire, early on Sunday‚ April 8‚ 2001. His vehicle left the right side of the road, traveled 116 feet on the right shoulder, and rolled over as Firefighter Richter attempted to return the vehicle to the roadway….

In Brian’s many years of service he was a member of the Moreland  Arkansas FD, Bloomingdale Florida Volunteer FD,  and he served as Fire Chief at the Midway Florida FD. He enjoyed being a part of the Fire Department‚ feeling this was a contribution he could make to his neighbors.

In Memory of Frederick Willard.

James Pennington was the Fire Chief of the Unity-Frost Prairie Volunteer Fire Dept. since 1984. He helped organize this department and was chief from the very beginning until the day of his death. He also helped organize several other local volunteer fire departments. He did a lot for the fire department and helped them get the equipment they have now.

Harold volunteered since the 1960’s to many organizations. This is in addition to volunteering to help church members and other members of the community. He was a member of the following organizations: A Charter Member and on the Board of Directors of the Crossett Rescue Unit‚ Arkansas Search and Rescue Association‚ Georgia Pacific Paper Mill Rescue Team and Fire Brigade‚ the LEPC – Local Emergency Planning Commissions‚ and a certified fire services trainer.

He was born December 19‚ 1940 and was a 1958 graduate of Hamburg High School. He retired on March 1‚ 2004 from the Georgia-Pacific paper mill after 38 years of service. He was a member and Deacon of Second Baptist Church of Crossett‚ a member of the Crossett Masonic Lodge #576 where he was a Thirty-second degree Scottish Rite Mason and Shriner and was also a board member of the Wasp Nest Deer Camp.

He was a devoted husband to Lavern for 44 years and a loving father to his daughter‚ Pam and son’s Wayne‚ Kenny and his wife Sherry. He was also a very proud and loving grandfather to Carrie‚ Rebekah‚ Jessica‚ Kyla‚ James‚ Kendra and Gracie.

After winning the battle against colon cancer‚ Harold collapsed and died March 28‚ 2004 after fighting a grass fire. He is greatly missed by his family‚ friends‚ fellow firefighters and community.

Chief Jackson and the members of his fire department responded to the scene of a vehicle fire. Upon their arrival, firefighters found a fully involved car. Chief Jackson operated the pump and other firefighters attacked the fire. As the fire was being controlled, firefighters heard yelling and looked over to see civilians running toward the fire truck. Firefighters found Chief Jackson lying on the sidewalk. They found that he had shallow respiration and a weak pulse. Shortly thereafter, Chief Jackson stopped breathing, and CPR was started. Chief Jackson was then transported to the hospital, where he died. The cause of death was a heart attack.

Captain Michael Bivens was loading a patient into an ambulance on 6/26/2004, when he strained his left shoulder. He underwent surgery for his shoulder and suffered complications as a result of the surgery. He suffered subsequent cardiac arrest on 11/6/2005 due to the surgery complications.

Chief Mitchell had just arrived on the scene of a working-structure fire in a residence. He began to feel ill and went to sit in his vehicle. Other firefighters found him in distress.  Firefighters summoned an ambulance, an AED was attached to Chief Mitchell, and paramedics provided treatment.  Chief Mitchell was pronounced dead of an apparent heart attack. The house involved with the fire was unoccupied and had been used to manufacture illegal drugs in the past. 

On Aug. 10, 2007, Lt. Paul D. Baker, 39, responded with the Turtle Creek Fire  Department to a collision on an Arkansas overpass. Baker climbed onto the hood of the vehicle in an attempt to turn off the ignition.  However, he slid off and fell over the bridge. He was found 40 feet below.

Firefighter McGough was responding to an emergency medical incident in his personally owned vehicle.  He was involved in a single vehicle crash and received fatal injuries.

Lt. Henry Sandy, of the Northside Fire Department, died of a heart attack while responding to a trailer fire in Independence County. Firefighter Sandy and his spouse, also a firefighter, were at the fire station when the Northside Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched to a residential structure fire. Firefighter Sandy and his spouse responded to the scene in an engine. A working fire in a vacant residence was found upon arrival. Firefighter Sandy advanced two preconnected hose lines to the front door of the structure and charged the lines for use by arriving firefighters. Firefighter Sandy carried a positive-pressure fan to the residence, started the fan, refueled the fan, and restarted the fan after refueling. Firefighter Sandy stepped off of the front porch of the residence and suddenly collapsed. Firefighters began CPR and ALS care was provided by the crew of an ambulance that arrived minutes later. Firefighter Sandy was transported to the hospital. Henry had been with the department since 2001 and was Northside Firefighter of the Year in 2006. He was very active with the  department and enjoyed every minute that he put into it. 

Henry died doing what he loved, helping others. 

Lieutenant Curlin and the members of his fire department were dispatched to a fire in a commercial occupancy at 0445 hours. Firefighters found a working fire in an office building and initiated an interior attack. Firefighters found fire in the attic of the structure and began to evacuate the interior. Approximately 30 minutes into the fire fight, Lieutenant Curlin and another firefighter were operating a handline on the exterior of the structure when a collapse occurred. Lieutenant Curlin was trapped in debris and was removed by other firefighters using hydraulic tools. He was transported to a local hospital and was treated for crush and thermal injuries. He was transported to a regional hospital and then to a care facility. He died on May 22, 2010. Lieutenant Curlin's death was a result of the injuries he received on January 3, 2010.

He was a 1988 graduate of Watson Chapel High School and in 1990 he joined the United States Marine Corps to serve in Desert Storm. After his service he joined the Pine Bluff Fire Department and worked fourteen years as a firefighter rising to the rank of lieutenant and also served as the training officer. He was also a member of the Watson Chapel Volunteer Fire Department.

Forest Ranger Adams worked a fire scene on the morning of August 2, 2010. His activities consisted of plowing lines around a previous fire to assure containment. Once this was completed, Forest Ranger Adams was assigned to drive a tractor trailer truck hauling a D5 Caterpillar plow. As Forest Ranger Adams approached a curve in the road, he lost control of the vehicle; it left the roadway and overturned. Forest Ranger Adams was trapped in the cab of the truck and was pronounced dead at the scene. Forest Ranger Adams was wearing his seatbelt at the time of the crash. Incident Location: Westbound on Highway 360, approximately one-half mile east of Highway 29 in Lafayette County.

David Eason died January 26‚ 2011‚ after suffering cardiac arrest during a training exercise at the Arkansas Fire Academy in Camden. He was hired by the West Memphis Fire Department in December 2010 and was in the process of training to receive his state certification. He was the first West Memphis firefighter to die in the line of duty since the department was founded in 1930.

Captain Jones and his engine company were dispatched to a gas leak that resulted from a vehicle that struck a gas meter. The apparatus was parked to shield the scene from passing  traffic and the emergency lights of the apparatus and a law enforcement vehicle on-scene were in operation. Captain Jones and his crew were wearing high visibility safety vests. As they stood near the scene, Captain Jones, a member of his crew, and a law enforcement officer were struck by a passenger van. The van that struck the three responders made no effort to brake and may have sped up prior to the impact. The driver of the van faced second-degree murder  charges and other charges related to the incident. Captain Jones was pronounced dead at the scene. The cause of death was listed as multiple traumatic injuries and was labeled a homicide. 

Captain Jones started his 31-year career with the Jacksonville Fire Department on December 24‚ 1980‚ and rose to the rank of captain‚ serving in that capacity at Station 4 for 15 years. Dedicated and passionate about his work‚ he helped to train others and served as a mentor and brother to his fellow firefighters. He was a consummate professional and a dedicated public servant‚ proud of the vital role he played in protecting others and providing for the safety of citizens. A fellow firefighter remembered a time when Donnie helped him out of a fire‚ reminding him that saving himself was more important than saving the building.  Captain Jones is the first Jacksonville firefighter killed in the line of duty.

Donnie was a caring family man who loved coaching softball‚ hunting‚ and fishing. He was focused and passionate about the things that interested him. Donnie was the beloved son of Melvin Leroy Jones and Wanna Faye David Jones; the loving husband of Betty Jones; the proud father of Tracy Jones‚ Beverly Smiley (Thomas)‚ Donna Henderson‚ Teresa Myers‚ and Vernon Myers; the devoted brother of John Jones‚ Michael Ray Jones‚ and Bruce Jones; the caring grandfather of nine grandchildren; and great-grandfather of one child. He is also survived by many friends and by his brotherhood of fellow firefighters.

In Memory of Allie Odell Egger.

Chief Winkles responded to the report of a wildland fire at 1214hrs. He was first on the scene and found that the fire had spread to a residence. While he waited for an engine to arrive on the scene, he fought the fire on the exterior of the structure. When the engine arrived, he donned an SCBA and attacked the interior fire along with another firefighter. After approximately 15 minutes, Chief Winkles exited the structure when his low air alarm sounded. He reported feeling sick and contacted the EMS director. 

At EMS headquarters, Chief Winkles was found to be suffering an acute heart attack. He was transported by ambulance to a local hospital and suffered cardiac arrest during the transport. He was treated in the ambulance and in the hospital but suffered another heart attack after approximately one hour in the hospital’s intensive care unit. He was later pronounced dead.

Ricky started his career as a firefighter in 1986 when he became a volunteer for the Trumann Fire Department. He became a full-time firefighter at TFD in 1988 and advanced through the ranks to become fire chief in 2004. He was still serving in this   position when he passed in the line of duty on January 28, 2014. Trumann’s mayor said many times that “he loved his city,” and he did. Ricky had earned an associate’s degree in fire science. He was a member of the National Guard for thirteen years. He served Poinsett County, Arkansas, as an elected justice of the peace for eight years. He worked as a reserve deputy for the Poinsett County Sheriff’s Department and was a certified EMT. He was a licensed arson investigator and was head of the search and rescue team for Poinsett County. He had been a Freemason for over twenty years and was a member of McCormick Baptist Church in Trumann, Arkansas. When he was not serving the public, he enjoyed deer and duck hunting, camping and, especially, riding his Harley  Davidson motorcycle. 

Pilot Harrell was assigned to perform a fire detection flight near Glenwood, Arkansas. He was the sole occupant of a Cessna 210E aircraft. The flight departed at 1240hrs and Pilot Harrell reported his progress to a dispatch center. 

At 1303hrs, Pilot Harrell reported that he was returning to base due to reduced visibility. There were no further radio transmissions from the plane. Approximately 20 minutes  later, the dispatch center reported that the aircraft was overdue. Search efforts for the  aircraft were hampered by bad weather over the next 11 days. The wreckage was discovered on February 11, 2014. 

The aircraft impacted trees on a ridgeline at an elevation of 1,473 feet. Pilot Harrell was killed in the crash. 

Jake served in the 188th Air National Guard out of Fort Smith, Arkansas for 14 years as a crew chief, serving three tours in Operation Freedom. He was a police officer in North Little Rock. He was a licensed commercial pilot with multiple ratings and flew fire detection for the Arkansas Forestry Commission.

Captain Channell suffered a Cerebral Vascular Accident (CVA) while on the scene of an EMS incident. He was transported to the hospital but died as a result of the stroke the next day. 

He volunteered with the Poyen Fire Department for over 20 years. Dennis was a second generation firefighter who enjoyed training and passing along his experiences to other firefighters, including to his son, who is also a firefighter.

Chief Randall R. Pogue “Randy”, age 49, of the Oak Grove Fire District #25, passed away on February 19, 2014, from injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident while responding to a previous accident on February 2, 2014. Randy was born March 10, 1964, in Fayetteville, Tennessee, to William L. Pogue and Margie Betty Wilkerson. Randy began firefighting at 17, as a volunteer in Harrisburg, Arkansas. He served in the Arkansas Army Guard during his senior year at Harrisburg High School, where he also enjoyed playing football. He went on to serve in the U.S. Air Force, continuing his career as a firefighter. He completed his training as a fire protection specialist at Chanute Air Force Base, Illinois. 

During his career he went on to serve overseas at Aviano Air Force Base, Italy, then at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, and finished his career at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas. During his Air Force career, Randy received the Air Force Achievement Medal, Air Force Outstanding Unit Award, Air Force Good Conduct Medal with one Oak Leaf cluster, National Defense Service Medal, Air Force Overseas Long Tour Ribbon, and the Air Force Longevity Service Award Ribbon. 

During his firefighting career, he achieved certifications in Command Crash Fire Rescue, HazMat, Wildland Fire Suppression, Certified Training Officer, DOD IFSAC Firefighter II, ARFF-Driver/Operator, and Airport Firefighter. Randy enjoyed the opportunity to volunteer at Gravel Ridge Fire Department and North Pulaski Fire Department in Arkansas. He was Pulaski County Volunteer Firefighter of the Year in 1995. He started at the Oak Grove Fire District as their chief training officer. He served as fire chief from 2003 until the day of his passing. 

During this time, he also worked for the Arkansas Forestry Commission as Rural Fire Protection program coordinator for almost 10 years, giving him the opportunity to work with most of the rural volunteer fire departments in the state. He enjoyed coordinating their annual fire show. Randy went on to the Arkansas State Police as the install shop supervisor. Randy was all about serving his community. Friends and family remember him as a man who never met a stranger. He was known as a great mentor to other firefighters. He loved people and gave everyone a chance. Randy was a big kid at heart, had a wicked sense of humor, and enjoyed playing pranks on friends and family. He loved deer hunting and riding his motorcycle. He is survived by his wife, Veronica Villalobos-Pogue; his children, Gregory Pogue, Josephine Pogue, Randall Pogue II, and Rhonda Pogue-Smiley; his grandchildren, Robert, Davis, and Logan Smiley, and Jase Lockhart; two brothers, William “Jeff” Pogue (Elisa) of Long Island, New York, and Ray Pogue of South Carolina.

Assistant Chief Hutton responded to a wildland fire with members of his fire department. The fire was nearly extinguished when Assistant Chief Hutton bent over to move a hose line. He collapsed and was found by other firefighters to be unconscious. 

Firefighters called for an ambulance and Assistant Chief Hutton was transported to the hospital where he succumbed to his heart attack.

It was his 2nd alarm of the day on October 1, 2014. 

Lieutenant Jason Adams was shot and killed in the line of duty, by a resident at the scene of an emergency medical response call.

Lt. Adams was a two-time cancer survivor. While undergoing chemotherapy treatment for his second battle with Hodgkin's Lymphoma, his interest in the fire service was sparked when he was assisted by a volunteer firefighter who responded to his home. The spark developed into a fully-involved 10-year love affair with the fire service.

Lt. Adams was a member of East Pulaski County Fire Department, where he served as training officer. After graduating from the Arkansas Fire Academy in 2012, he was immediately hired by the Sherwood Fire Department. Over his career, he was a member of Arkansas Urban Search and Rescue Task Force 1, an adjunct instructor for the Arkansas Fire Training academy, a trustee of Sherwood Firefighter's Association-Local 4756, and a volunteer for the Scott Fire Department.

Lt. Adams was dedicated to his community and the fire service. In October 2015, he was interviewed, by THV11, when asked about being a volunteer firefighter, "That to me is why I do it more than anything. Somebody has to protect this community."  

On June 17th 1989 Fire Chief Ronald Boyd was working in the fire station with other firefighters unloading lumber for construction of a second station.  Earlier in the day they had loaded all of the lumber in Fayetteville. At 15:13 hours Chief Boyd suffered a heart attack. Firefighters started CPR and Central EMS was called to the scene and transported Chief Boyd to Washington Regional Medical Center in Fayetteville. Chief Boyd was pronounced dead at 16:30 hours. Chief Boyd was the first chief of The Round Mountain Fire. 

As a part of the fire department’s weekly meeting/drill, Firefighter Crawford was operating a 1996 Ford Tanker truck traveling eastbound on Arkansas State Highway 60 and negotiating a curve when the apparatus left the roadway and rolled several times. Firefighter Crawford, who was wearing a seat belt at the time, died from injuries sustained in the crash.

In Memory of Denny E. Graham.

While outside of his vehicle checking water conditions during severe storms that were occurring throughout north-central Arkansas, Fire Chief Doug Deckard was struck by another vehicle on Highway 25 just west of the Faulkner-Cleburne County line near Quitman. Fire Chief Deckard passed away a short time later from the injuries sustained when struck.

Sherry is the First Firefighter to be added to the Arkansas Fallen Firefighters’ Memorial who passed away from a firefighter line of duty cancer. She is the second female firefighter to be added to the Memorial. 

On the very foggy morning of May 23, 1974 at 9:30am a fire alarm call was received by the Bradford Fire Department, for a fire 3 miles north of the city. As firefighters arrived on the scene in their own vehicles, the Chief was driving the city’s 1957 fire truck. When he failed to arrive, a search was initiated. The fire truck was found off of the west side of US 67 in the brush, the engine and lights still running.  Some responders realized after the fact that they had driven past the fallen chief, but could not see the red beacon shining from the bushes due to the dense fog.  Chief Hickmon had suffered a fatal heart attack. 

Randy was a retired Battalion Chief for the Springdale Fire Department. Firefighter Treat suffered a medical emergency while responding to an incident with a semi on Hwy 21, for the Kingston Fire Department. 

Captain Wright passed away after his battle with colon cancer.  He was 33.  Captain wright was added to the Arkansas Fallen Firefighters’ Memorial in 2018 along side 2 of his fellow firefighters who have passed away from LODD Firefighter Cancers.

Captain Laws served his community as a firefighter and paramedic.

Captain Laws was added to the Arkansas Fallen Firefighters’ Memorial in 2018 along side  2 of his fellow firefighters who have passed away from LODD Firefighter Cancers. 

In Memory of Harold Planchon.

In Memory of Wayne Hartness.

In Memory of Bryan Pinkerton.

In Memory of Clarence Barr.

In Memory of Nathaniel Crump.

In Memory of Michael Watkins.

In Memory of Eric Morrison.

In Memory of Edward Karriem.

In Memory of Cory Collins.

In Memory of Scott Chassells.

In Memory of Lucas Stephenson.

In Memory of Wesley Adams.

Memphis (AP) (December 20, 1975) Fireman George Weirman of Helena died Friday at a Memphis hospital of injuries while fighting a fire late Wednesday at the Jordan Funeral Home in Helena.