Georgia Firefighter Dies

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Georgia Firefighter Dies

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ANDRIA SIMMONS
Courtesy of Gwinnett Daily Post

LAWRENCEVILLE

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Officials: Georgia Arson Cause Of Fire That Led To Firefighter

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Patrick, John Robert

Age: 54
Rank: Lieutenant
Status: Career
Incident Date: 04/14/2003
Incident Time: 02:45
Death Date: 04/14/2003

Cause of Death: Stress/Exertion
Nature of Death: Heart Attack
Emergency Duty: Yes
Duty Type: Fireground Operations
Activity Type: Ventilation
Fixed Prop. Use: Store/Office

Fire Dept. Info:
Gwinnett County Dept Of Fire & Emergency Service
1900 Five Forks Trickum RD
Lawrenceville, Georgia 30044
Chief: Jack K. McElfish

Initial Summary:
Collapsed and died from a heart attack while ventilating the roof of a motorcycle repair shop fire.

Memorial Fund Info:
C/o Gwinnett County Dept Of Fire & Emergency Service, 1900 Five Forks Trickum RD, Lawrenceville, GA 30044-5938, Tele. (770) 513-5500


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