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In the Line of Duty
Tony Spencer III, 51 - Engelhard, NC
6/3/2018
Name: Tony Spencer III Rank: Chief Age: 51 Gender: Male Status: Volunteer Years of Service: 30+ Date of Incident: 05/31/2018 Time of Incident: 2100hrs Date of Death: 06/03/2018 Fire Department: Engelhard Fire & Rescue Address: 34545 US-264 Hwy, PO Box 296, Engelhard, NC 27824 Fire Department Chief: Assistant Chief Mitchell Gibbs/Assistant Chief Johnny Gibbs Incident Description: On 05/31/2018 at 2100hrs, Chief Tony Spencer III finished participating in a Firefighter I & II Hose certification class. A few hours later at approximately 0130hrs on 06/01/2018, Chief Spencer suffered a cardiac arrest at his residence and was airlifted to Norfolk Medical Center. Chief Spencer passed away on 06/03/2018 at Norfolk Medical Center from the injuries sustained. Incident Location: Engelhard Fire & Rescue, 34545 US-264 Hwy, Engelhard, NC 27824