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Nathaniel Charles Fruin

Firefighter

Firefighter Fruin and the members of his fire department responded to a structure fire. Firefighter Fruin was a passenger in a vehicle bringing bottled water to firefighters on the scene of the incident when he became unconscious.

The firefighter driving the vehicle requested assistance and provided CPR. Firefighter Fruin was transported to the hospital but did not recover. His death was cardiac-related.

Incident Location: 22319 M-43, Mattawan, MI 49071 (USNG: 16T FM 0045 8329)

photo of the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial
Nathaniel Charles Fruin was honored on the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial in Emmitsburg, Maryland and was included in the USFA’s annual report Firefighter Fatalities in the United States.

Department information

Mattawan Fire District
PO Box 294, 55697 North Main St
USNG: 16T FM 0029 745
Mattawan, Michigan 49071

Chief: Terron McLean

View NIOSH Report

Age: 22
Rank: Firefighter
Classification: Volunteer
Incident date: February 26, 2013 18:30
Date of death: February 26, 2013
Cause of fatal injury: Stress/Overexertion
Nature of fatal injury: Heart Attack
Activity type: Riding Vehicle/Apparatus
Emergency duty: Yes
Duty type: Responding
Fixed property use: Store/Office

Last updated: January 30, 2015