Firefighter Killed By Tornado Responding to
Call
COLUMBUS COUNTY -
Firefighter Michael Timothy Browne was killed Thursday while
responding to a call when his residence was struck by a tornado.
Seven others were killed in the small community, including his
father and stepmother. His daughter received severe injuries.
Browne had been a firefighter for three years.
Acme-Delco-Riegelwood Fire and Rescue
100 John L Riegelwood Road
Riegelwood, NC 28456
Fire Station:910-655-3380
From USFA/DHS:
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Browne, Michael Timothy
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Age: |
24
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Cause of Death: |
Struck By Tornado
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Rank: |
Firefighter/EMT
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Nature of Death: |
Trauma
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Classification: |
Volunteer
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Emergency Duty: |
Yes
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Incident Date: |
11/16/2006
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Duty Type: |
Responding
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Incident Time: |
06:54
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Activity Type: |
Other
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Death Date: |
11/16/2006
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Fixed Prop. Use: |
Street/Road
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Fire Dept. Info: |
Acme-Delco-Riegelwood Fire and Rescue
100 John L. Riegelwood Road
Riegelwood , North Carolina 28456
Chief: Donna Hammons
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Initial Summary: |
During a severe weather incident, Firefighter Browne received
and was responding to an emergency medical call. As he was
departing from his residence, the area was hit by a tornado
and Browne was severely injured, passing away at the scene.
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The arrangements are as follows:
A memorial service will be held at 1400 hours Wednesday,
November 22 at the Riegelwood Baptist Church, 101 Cornwallis Road,
Riegelwood, NC, 28456, 910-655-3347
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