By MES Dispatch staff
The Briefing
• A New Jersey firefighter died after falling into icy water while operating at a marina fire, authorities said.
• The fatal incident occurred during emergency operations at the Glen Cove Marina on Jan. 30, when the firefighter entered the water and became unresponsive.
• Crews pulled the firefighter from the water and transported him to a hospital, where he later died.
• The New Jersey State Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating the incident.
NEW JERSEY — A New Jersey firefighter died after falling into icy water while working at a marina fire earlier this week, officials said.
Fire departments and emergency personnel responded to a blaze at a marina on Jan. 30. During operations, a firefighter entered the frigid water and became unresponsive, fire officials reported.
Responding personnel quickly removed the firefighter from the water and transported him to a nearby hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. Authorities have not released the name of the firefighter pending family notification.
The New Jersey State Fire Marshal’s Office is leading an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident, including how the firefighter entered the water and what safety measures were in place at the scene.
Fire department leaders and municipal officials expressed condolences to the firefighter’s family, colleagues and community as the department continues to support those affected by the loss.