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In the Line of Duty
Marvin Gruber, 59 - New Tripoli, PA
12/7/2022
Marvin Gruber Firefighter Community Fire Company of New Tripoli New Tripoli, PA Age: 59 Sex: Male Classification: Volunteer Years of Service: 2 Date of Incident: Dec. 7, 2022 Date of Death: Dec.7, 2022 On Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2022, Assistant Chief Zachary Paris and Firefighter Marvin Gruber responded to a residential fire with possible entrapment, in West Penn Township. Approximately 1 hour into the fire, maydays were received from these firefighters on the second floor. On scene Rapid Intervention Teams went to rescue the 2 firefighters. They were removed and immediately transported to St. Luke’s Miners Hospital in Coaldale, PA. Both firefighters were pronounced deceased a short time later. Assistant Chief Zachary Paris was also a career member of the Frederick County Division of Fire and Rescue Service. Investigation into the fatal fire is ongoing.