Southington LODD

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(Wolcott-AP, Apr. 4, 2005 7:00 AM) _ A Southington firefighter who was injured during a training exercise has died.

Justin Wisneiwski was injured when he fell off a ladder during a training exercise at the regional state fire training school in Wolcott on Saturday.

A spokesman at Saint Mary's Hospital in Waterbury says Wisneiwski died yesterday.

Wisneiwski suffered serious injuries in the fall Saturday afternoon at the Wolcott State Fire School. Fire officials reported he fell off a 24-foot extension ladder and from a height of about 20 feet.

Wisneiwski, whose age isn't available, joined the department January 18th. He was participating in entry level training for firefighters.

.......RIP BROTHER

[AC302]

My sympathy to the family and the department.

[Emtmom]

Our condolences to his family and department.

The U.S. Fire Administration has received notice of the following
firefighter fatalities:

Name: Justin M. Wisniewski
Rank: Firefighter Trainee
Age: 18
Gender: Male
Status: Volunteer
Years of Service: <1
Date of Incident: 04/02/2005
Time of Incident: 1330 hrs.
Date of Death: 04/03/2005

Fire Department Name: Southington Fire Department
Fire Department Address: 310 N. Main St., PO Box 289, Southington,
Connecticut 06489
Fire Department Phone: 860-621-3202, ext. 120
Fire Department Website: http://www.southington.org/departments/fire.php
Fire Department Chief: Richard McDonough

Cause of Death: Firefighter Trainee Wisniewski was participating in a
Firefighter I training class on 04/02/2005. At approximately 1330 hrs.,
he fell approximately 20 feet from a 24 foot ground ladder. He was
transported to the hospital where he died on the following day.

Funeral Arrangements: Calling hours are 04/07/2005 from 1600-2000 hrs. at
the Carlson Funeral Home, 45 Franklin Square, New Britain. A mass of
Christian Burial will be celebrated 04/08/2005 at 1000 hrs., St. Peter’s
Church, 98 Franklin Square, New Britain.