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Freddy C. Reeves
Acting Chief
Ward Volunteer Fire Department
Ward, AL
Age: 85
Gender: Male
Status: Volunteer
Years of Service: 50
Date of Incident: March 3, 2022
Date of Death: March 25, 2022
On Thursday, March 3, 2022, Acting Chief Freddy C. Reeves was attempting to put out a grass fire when his pants caught fire and he was injured. When other firefighters arrived on the scene, they helped in fighting the fire. Acting Chief Reeves then drove approximately 5 miles and brought back a fire apparatus to continue fire suppression operations. When an ambulance arrived, Acting Chief Reeves was transported to a local hospital and then to the burn center at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, MS. His condition improved and he responded to treatment. However, Acting Chief Reeves subsequently became increasingly ill after responding to treatment and passed away from his injuries on Friday, March 25, 2022.
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