Fairview, NC, Firefighter Killed in Hurricane-Related Rescue Identified
The Fairview firefighter killed during a Hurricane Helene operation has been identified.
Firefighter Tony Garrison was attempting to make a rescue last month when a second landslide occurred, according to the Charlotte Fire Department's Facebook page.
He was the fourth firefighter killed last Friday during operations related to Hurricane Helene.
"Our hearts go out to his family, friends, and fellow firefighters during this devastating time. We also extend our deepest sympathies to all those who have lost loved ones during this storm. Every life lost is a tragedy, and we stand in solidarity with the communities affected by this disaster," Charlotte fire officials wrote.
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Susan Nicol is the news editor for Firehouse.com. She is a life member and active with the Brunswick Volunteer Ambulance & Rescue Company, Oxford Fire Company and Brunswick Vol. Fire Co. Susie has been an EMT in Maryland since 1976. Susie is vice-president of the Frederick County Fire/Rescue Museum. She is on the executive committee of Frederick County Volunteer Fire and Rescue Association. She also is part of the Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems (MIEMSS) Region II EMS Council. Susie is a board member of the American Trauma Society, Maryland Division. Prior to joining the Firehouse team, she was a staff writer for The Frederick News-Post, covering fire, law enforcement, court and legislative issues.
