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Owego Fire Department
87 North Avenue
Owego, New York 13827
Chief: Edward Franz
The Owego Fire Department Company #3 responded to a mutual aid call. While performing interior attack on the structure, Captain Porcari and another firefighter fell through the floor of the structure. Both firefighters were transported to separate facilities. Captain Porcari succumbed to his injuries shortly after arrival to the hospital. The other firefighter received burns and remains in serious condition.
Fatality status is provisional and may change as USFA contacts State Fire Marshals to verify
fatality incident information.
Age: | 34 |
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Rank: | Captain |
Classification: | Volunteer |
Incident Date: | Jan 22, 2013 |
Date of Death: | Jan 22, 2013 |
Cause of Death: | Fall |
Nature of Death: | Trauma |
Activity Type: | Advance Hose Lines/Fire Attack (includes Wildland) |
Emergency Duty: | Yes |
Duty Type: | On-Scene Fire |
Fixed Property Use: |
Pending.