Arkansas firefighter dies in the line of duty

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On Wednesday Assistant Chief J.B. Hutton, Jr., who had been fighting fire in Dermot, Arkansas since the mid-sixties, collapsed at a vegetation fire after bending down to pick up a hose. His coworkers performed CPR but he passed away later at a hospital.

In his later years with the department he primarily operated the engines and shared his experiences with other firefighters.

Our sincere condolences go out to Chief Hutton’s family and coworkers.

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Author: Bill Gabbert

After working full time in wildland fire for 33 years, he continues to learn, and strives to be a Student of Fire.