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Donald Gene Gross

Fire Inspector/Investigator

On Monday, Jan. 3, 2022, Fire Inspector/Investigator Donald Gene Gross was at the scene of a residential fire. After returning home, he complained of chest pains. On the morning of Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2022, he was found deceased at his residence.

Fatality status is provisional and may change as USFA contacts State Fire Marshals to verify fatality incident information.

Department information

Lincoln Fire and Rescue
1801 Q ST
Lincoln, Nebraska 68508

Chief: Dave Engler

Age: 57
Rank: Fire Inspector/Investigator
Classification: Career
Incident date: January 3, 2022 8:00 a.m.
Date of death: January 4, 2022
Cause of fatal injury: Stress/Overexertion
Nature of fatal injury: Heart Attack
Activity type: Support
Emergency duty: Yes
Duty type: On-Scene Fire
Fixed property use: Residential

Last updated: January 11, 2022