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In the Line of Duty
Ivan Flanscha, 50 - York, PA
3/22/2018
Name: Ivan Flanscha Rank: Firefighter Age: 50 Gender: Male Status: Career Years of Service: 20 Name: Zachary Anthony Rank: Firefighter Age: 29 Gender: Male Status: Career Years of Service: 7 Date of Incident: 03/21/2018 Time of Incident: 1700hrs Date of Death: 03/22/2018 Fire Department: York City Department of Fire/Rescue Services Address: 43 S Duke ST, York, PA 17401 Fire Department Chief: David P. Michaels Incident Description: Firefighter Ivan Flanscha and Firefighter Zachary Anthony were killed from a collapse at the scene of a multi-alarm fire that began the previous day. Fire crews were still on-scene putting out hot spots that were flaring up nearly twenty-four hours later. Firefighters Anthony and Flanscha were transported to the hospital where they succumbed to their injuries. Two other firefighters injured in the collapse are reported to be in stable condition with non-life threatening injuries. Prior to the fire breaking out, the 150 year old multi-story structure, known as the Weaver Organ and Piano building, was being renovated into apartments. The cause of the fire remains under investigation by authorities. Incident Location: 410 Walnut St, York, PA 17403