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In the Line of Duty
James Foote, Summit, NY
11/18/2014
Age: 57 Rank: Firefighter Classification: Volunteer Incident Date: Nov 18, 2014 19:51 Date of Death: Nov 18, 2014 Cause of Death: Stress/Overexertion Nature of Death: Heart Attack Activity Type: In-Station Duties Emergency Duty: No Duty Type: Other On-Duty Summit Fire Department 2912 ST RT 10 U.S. National Grid: 18T WN 3393 1449 Summit, New York 12175-0400 Chief: Don Clarke Upon returning inside of the station to get warm after cutting down two trees on the fire department grounds, Firefighter Foote fell ill and collapsed. Medical assistance was provided by fellow responders and Foote was transported to Cobleskill Hospital where he later passed away of a heart attack. Incident Location: 2912 ST RT 10, Summit, NY 12175-0400