Fatal Fire Apparatus Crash, Fire Capt Burned-Update (The Secret List)October 08, 2008
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A Gary (Indiana) ladder company crashed into a car this afternoon and witnesses stated that the apparatus killed the female civilian driver instantly. Coroner's office investigators are on the scene this evening at 35th Avenue and Jefferson Street. A Gary Firefighter stated that none of the 3 Firefighters on the ladder company were injured. Additional details to follow on our home page.
SURGERY FOR BURNS: Sacramento Fire Captain.
A Sacramento fire captain will require surgery for burns he suffered fighting a house fire yesterday. Capt. Jeffery Helvin, 39, is in serious but stable condition at UC Davis Medical Center's burn unit. He suffered serious burns to one hand and burns to his neck and face, said Capt. Jim Doucette.
3 other firefighters were injured in the blaze. Firefighters Bruce Gee, 26, Christopher Berquist, 30, and Eric Ely, 24, all suffered superficial burns.
The 4 Firefighters were hurt while battling a two-alarm blaze at about 0930....they had gone upstairs to quell the spreading fire when the flames quickly intensified, Doucette said...."It sounds like they got caught in some kind of 'flashover,' " he said. "At least one or two of (the firefighters) jumped out of the windows, and the others made it down the stairway," Doucette said.
Cards and well-wishes for the Helvin and the other firefighters can be sent to:
Capt. Jeff Helvin, Sacramento Fire Department, 5770 Freeport Blvd., Suite 200, Sacramento, 95822.
Take Care-BE CAREFUL.
BillyG
The Secret List 10-8-08 / 2114 Hours