Incident Date: 03/28/2008
Duty Type: Responding
Activity Type: Driving/Operating Vehicle/Apparatus
Firefighter Eric Speed was operating a tanker enroute to a mutual aid residential structure fire call in a neighboring fire district, when the apparatus left the road way, turning over and striking several trees. The cab of the apparatus was severely damaged by the trees causing Speed to be severely injured. Firefighter Speed was airlifted to the hospital but was pronounced on arrival.
The investigation continues regarding the causes of the accident, such as load factors, traveling speed, and mechanical problems. Reports indicate that unfamiliarity with the particular roadway the apparatus was traveling and the sharp ninety-degree turn where the accident took place may have been a factor in the accident.
West Coast 911 line of duty death source: USFAÂ
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its also a sad day when a firefighter loses their life while serving the public. God Bless his family
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