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In the Line of Duty
Stephen Frye, 59 - Montgomery, MA
12/5/2017
Name: Stephen Frye Rank: Fire Chief Age: 59 Gender: Male Status: Volunteer Years of Service: 24 Date of Incident: 12/05/2017 Time of Incident: 2309hrs Date of Death: 12/05/2017 Fire Department: Montgomery Fire Department Address: 159 Main Rd, Montgomery, MA 01085 Fire Department Chief: Pending Incident Description: Fire Chief Stephen Frye collapsed while operating on an initial attack line at the scene of a late night two-alarm chimney fire that destroyed a residential structure. Fire Chief Frye was treated immediately on scene by fellow responders and transported to the hospital by a Hilltown ambulance crew where he was pronounced deceased a short time later. The nature and cause of fatal injury are still to be determined. Incident Location: 1524 Southampton Rd, Montgomery, MA 01085