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Fallen Firefighter: Charles Foster
May 03, 2011
Age: 59
Cause of Death: Stress/Overexertion
Rank: Firefighter
Nature of Death: Heart Attack
Classification: Volunteer
Emergency Duty: Yes
Incident Date: 04/25/2011
Duty Type: On-Scene Non-Fire
Incident Time: 23:30
Activity Type: Other
Death Date: 04/29/2011
Fixed Prop. Use: Outdoor Property
Fire Dept. Info: Barton Volunteer Fire Department 5135 Hwy 302 USNG: 16S BD 35 72 Olive Branch , Mississippi 38654
Chief: Jerry Culver
Initial Summary: Firefighter Foster passed away in the hospital from a heart attack he had suffered several days earlier while working debris removal related to severe weather incidents in the region. Incident Location: Hwy 309, south of Deer Creek RD (USNG: 16S BD 544 684)Memorial Fund Info: In honor of Firefighter Charles Foster, c/o Barton Volunteer Fire Department, 5135 Hwy 302, Olive Branch, MS 38654.
