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| January 20, 2008 |
| West Virginia Firefighter Dies Following Response: Huttonsville-Mill Creek |
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The USFA has reported the death of Huttonsville-Mill Creek, W.Va. Firefighter Robert L. McAtee.
On Jan. 20 McAtee responded chimney fire. Upon arrival, he reported to the chief, who is also his son, and told him that he thought that he pulled a muscle opening the apparatus bay door when leaving the station. Later McAtee was observed holding his chest and when asked, indicated that he thought that perhaps it was the extremely cold weather that was causing him discomfort. Firefighter McAtee declined to be sent for evaluation or treatment and returned the apparatus to the station. He returned home and was witnessed by his wife again holding his chest, but stated it was either a pulled muscle or from the extreme cold. At approximately 4:30 p.m., Chief McAtee was summoned to his father's residence, finding him unresponsive. CPR was initiated on scene by the son and care was continued through transport to the local hospital where the elder McAtee succumbed to his injuries. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial contributions may be made to the Huttonsville-Mill Creek Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 66, Huttonsville, W.Va. 26273 or Calvary Assembly of God, Valley Head, W.Va. 26294. This incident occured in Randolph County. |
| Source: USFA |
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