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Name: Roger Dale Johns
Rank: Firefighter
Age: 63
Gender: Male
Status: Volunteer
Years of Service: 40+
Date of Incident: 05/19/2017
Time of Incident: 1510hrs
Date of Death: 05/19/2017
Fire Department: Eagle Rock Volunteer Fire and Rescue – Botetourt County
Address: 205 North Roanoke Street, Suite 1, Fincastle, VA 24090
Fire Department Chief: Matthew Britt
Incident Description: Firefighter Roger Dale Johns was struck and killed by a backing piece of fire apparatus at the scene of a motor vehicle crash. Initial reports indicate that Firefighter Johns was acting as a ground-guide while the apparatus was backing up to block the roadway and protect the scene. Investigation into the fatal accident continues by authorities.
Incident Location: Route 220 at Catawba Creek Road
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