TN FF Dies After Responding to Incident

Jan. 28, 2024
Vonore Firefighter Robert Lewis Jr. was preparing for his regular shift when he suffered a medical emergency.
A Tennessee firefighter died Thursday morning hours after responding to a call.
 
Vonore Firefighter Robert Lewis Jr. was getting ready for his shift at the department when he suffered a medical emergency, according to the Tennessee Fire Chiefs Association.
 
Lewis had responded to a call the previous night, Chief Danny Amshler told state officers. 
 
Area fire departments are handling calls for Vonore. 
 
Funeral arrangements for the four-year veteran of the department are pending. 
 
 
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