Lower King & Queen Fire – EMS firefighter Rory “Bud” Swanson, 70, was involved in a motor vehicle accident and died during a fire department event.
Swanson was working a fundraising event for Lower King & Queen Fire – EMS when the accident occurred. He was pronounced dead at the scene, according to a press release from the U.S. Fire Administration.
Initial reports are that Swanson suffered a medical emergency, which resulted in the motor vehicle accident.
Swanson was an active and dedicated member for almost 15 years. He served as secretary, captain, and fire prevention officer for a time and currently served as chairman of the Ethics Committee, according to a post on the Lower King & Queen Fire - EMS Facebook page, which read, "He was a true example of a dedicated volunteer firefighter and EMT, and was willing to step in and lend a helping hand at any moment."
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