Calif. Deputy Chief Dies

Jun 30, 2008 11:16 AM

Jeff Powers, deputy chief for Southern Marin (Calif.) Fire Protection District, died shortly after noon on June 26. He collapsed while talking with colleagues at the Sausalito (Calif.) Fire Department. Attempts to revive Powers were unsuccessful and he died in the hospital emergency room. Powers was 44 and had 23 years of service.

There have been 55 firefighter fatalities so far this year.

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Mutual Aid is a blog of news and views from FIRE CHIEF staff and industry experts — a virtual conversation about the issues important to you as a fire service leader.

In Service provides information on fleet management, apparatus specifying and maintenance. Keep abreast of new trends and changes to emergency vehicle apparatus.

Station Style focuses on the architectural design and needs of fire and emergency stations today. See the latest in design trends and learn about the Fire Station Design Awards.

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