New Jersey Firefighter Collapses in Station, Dies - Firehouse.com In The Line Of Duty: "
A veteran firefighter in New Brunswick, N.J. collapsed and died in his station Tuesday morning.
Acting Lt. Thomas VanLiew, 52, was found unresponsive in an office, said Fire Director Robert Rawls.
His crew initiated care, and continued the effort until paramedics arrived. VanLiew was transported to Robert Wood Johnson Hospital where he died.
VanLiew, a career firefighter in New Brunswick for the past 20 years and 11 months, also was a volunteer at Highland Park Fire Department.
Rawls, who said he started on the job with VanLiew, called him a very dedicated firefighter who was active in his community.
He is survived by his wife and a son."
Wednesday, November 29, 2006
New Jersey Firefighter Collapses in Station, Dies - Firehouse.com In The Line Of Duty
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