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Kasey Callwood

Firefighter

On Monday, Nov. 22, 2021, Firefighter Kasey Callwood and another firefighter were returning to the fire station from a training exercise in a department apparatus when they were involved in a single vehicle accident.  The apparatus overturned and Firefighter Kasey Callwood passed away at the scene.  The other firefighter was taken to the hospital and released.

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

Department information

Virgin Islands Fire Service
1005 Ross Taarneberg
St. Thomas, Virgin Islands 00802

Chief: David Hodge

Age: 31
Rank: Firefighter
Classification: Career
Incident date: November 22, 2021 12:15 p.m.
Date of death: November 22, 2021
Cause of death: Vehicle Collision - Includes Aircraft
Nature of death: Trauma
Activity type: Riding Vehicle/Apparatus
Emergency duty: No
Duty type: Returning
Fixed property use: Street/Road

Last updated: November 23, 2021