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In the Line of Duty
Walter Wagaman, 46 - Orrtanna, PA
8/14/2019
Walter Wagaman Assistant Chief Buchanan Valley Volunteer Fire Department Orrtanna, PA Age: 46 Gender: Male Status: Volunteer Years of Service: 32 Date of Incident: August 2, 2019 Date of Death: August 14, 2019 Incident Description: On Friday, August 2, 2019, Assistant Chief Walter Wagaman was responding to an emergency as a passenger in an apparatus when he was ejected from it. Wagaman was treated by emergency personnel at the scene and was immediately flown to the York Trauma Center where, on Wednesday, August 14, 2019, he passed away from the injuries he sustained from the accident.