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In the Line of Duty
Samir “Sam” P. Ashmar, Allentown, PA
11/20/2014
Age: 51 Rank: Fire Marshal Classification: Volunteer Incident Date: Nov 20, 2014 12:30 Date of Death: Nov 20, 2014 Cause of Death: Stress/Overexertion Nature of Death: Heart Attack Activity Type: Not On Scene Emergency Duty: No Duty Type: After Fixed Property Use: Residential Upper Macungie Township Station 56, Inc. 6510 Schantz Road U.S. National Grid: 18T VK 4974 9227 Allenton, Pennsylvania 18104 Chief: Leroy Gross Several hours after responding to a medical call, Fire Marshal Ashmar was found in cardiac arrest at his residence. Ashmar was treated and transported by fellow responders to Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest where he succumbed to his injury