The USFA has received notice of the following firefighter fatality: IN

It is in great sadness and with heavy hearts, that we as a Brotherhood post a Line Of Duty Death for 2011 from the USFA. Fellow Brother Firefighter Scott Davis has made the ultimate sacrifice in love for their fellow man. Our sincerest condolences go out to their families and the members of the Muncie Fire Department.

Scott Davis

Rank: Firefighter
Age: 40
Gender: Male
Status: Career
Years of Service: 17
Date of Incident: 06/15/2011
Time of Incident: 1600hrs
Date of Death: 06/15/2011

Fire Department: Muncie Fire Department
Address: 300 N High Street, 2nd Floor, Muncie, IN 47305-1804
Fire Department Chief: Sean Burcham

Incident Description: While operating at a church fire, Firefighter Davis passed away from injuries sustained when the roof of the building collapsed. Investigation into the incident continues by local, state, and federal authorities.
Incident Location: 2200 E. Fuson Road, Muncie, IN
Funeral Arrangements: Pending
Memorial Fund Contact and Address: Pending

Tribute is being paid to Firefighter Scott Davis at http://www.usfa.dhs.gov/fireservice/fatalities/
To date, 41 firefighter fatalities have been reported to USFA in 2011; 37 from incidents that occurred in 2011 and four from previous years’ incidents. Year-to-date monthly and annual USFA firefighter fatality reports are posted online @ http://www.usfa.dhs.gov/fireservice/fatalities/statistics/ff_stats....