Firefighter Fatality

The U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) has received notice of the following firefighter fatality:

Name: Brandon Little

Rank: Firefighter
Age: 19
Gender: Male
Status: Voluteer
Years of Service: 3
Date of Incident: 01/18/2012
Time of Incident: 1740hrs
Date of Death: 01/18/2012

Fire Department: United Hook and Ladder Company 33

Address: 21 N. Bolton St., New Oxford, PA 17350
Fire Department Chief: Steve Rabine

Incident Description: While responding to a structure fire call, Firefighter Little passed away from injuries he sustained when his privately owned vehicle left the roadway and crashed into a tree. Initial reports indicate that Little was ejected from his car and that speed may have been a factor in the accident. Investigation into the fatal incident continues by local and state authorities.

Incident Location: 206 Kinneman Road, Abbottstown, PA

Funeral Arrangements: Pending

Memorial Fund Contact and Address: Pending
Tribute is being paid to Firefighter Brandon Little at http://www.usfa.fema.gov/fireservice/fatalities/

To date, five 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.fema.gov/fireservice/fatalities/statistics/ff_stats.shtm