On Tuesday, April 7, 2020, Chief James “Tank” Waters was assigned to work from his residence due to being quarantined for COVID-19 precautions. While on official duty, he fell ill and suffered a medical emergency. EMS crews responded and treated Chief Waters to where he was pronounced deceased at the hospital.
Tryon Fire Department
423 North Trade Street
Tryon, North Carolina 28782
Chief: Assistant Chief Marshall Lipscomb
Fatality status is provisional and may change as USFA contacts State Fire Marshals to verify fatality incident information.
| Age: | 40 |
|---|---|
| Rank: | Fire Chief |
| Classification: | Career |
| Incident date: | April 7, 2020 12:58 |
| Date of death: | April 7, 2020 |
| Cause of death: | Other |
| Nature of death: | Heart Attack |
| Activity type: | Other |
| Emergency duty: | No |
| Duty type: | Other On-Duty |
| Fixed property use: | Residential |
