Firefighter Fatality

The United States Fire Administration (USFA) has received notice of the following firefighter fatality:
 
Name: William "Jumbo" Elliott
Rank: Firefighter
Age: 49
Gender: Male
Status: Career
Years of Service: 23
Date of Incident: 01/06/2012
Time of Incident: 1620hrs
Date of Death: 01/06/2012
 
Fire Department: Pompano Beach Fire Rescue
Address: 120 SW 3RD ST, Drawer 1300, Pompano Beach, FL 33060-7900
Fire Department Chief: Harry L. Small
 
Incident Description: While conducting aerial ladder training at the rear of his fire station, Firefighter Elliott passed away from injuries sustained after falling from near the top of the extended ladder. Investigation into the fatal incident continues by local authorities.
Incident Location: Fire Station 61, 2121 NW Third Ave, Pompano Beach, FL 33060.
 
Funeral Arrangements: Pending
Memorial Fund Contact and Address: Pending
Tribute is being paid to Firefighter William "Jumbo" Elliott at http://www.usfa.dhs.gov/fireservice/fatalities/
 
To date, two (2) firefighter fatalities have been reported to USFA in 2012. Year-to-date monthly and annual USFA firefighter fatality reports are posted online @ http://www.usfa.dhs.gov/fireservice/fatalities/statistics/ff_stats.shtm