Roger D. DeLongchamp, Driver-Operator

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On Saturday, January 18, 2020, Driver-Operator Roger D. DeLongchamp was preparing to depart the station in a tanker on an emergency response for a reported structure fire when he collapsed. He was immediately treated by other responders but efforts were unsuccessful. Driver-Operator DeLongchamp was declared deceased at 0300hrs from an apparent heart attack.

Department information

Willow-Caswell Fire Department
680 N Seward Meridian Parkway
Wasilla, Alaska 99654

Chief: Victor Snell

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

Age:	66
Rank:	Driver-Operator
Classification:	Paid-on-Call
Incident date:	January 18, 2020 02:00
Date of death:	January 18, 2020
Cause of death:	Stress/Overexertion
Nature of death:	Heart Attack
Activity type:	Driving/Operating Vehicle/Apparatus
Emergency duty:	Yes
Duty type:	Other On-Duty
Fixed property use:	Residential