Firefighters Memorial

Maddy, Jay C.

Age: 41 
Cause of Death: Stress/Overexertion 
Rank: Firefighter 
Nature of Death: Heart Attack 
Classification: Volunteer 
Emergency Duty: No  
Incident Date: 2008-05-23 00:00:00.0 
Duty Type: After 
Incident Time: 23:00 
Activity Type: Other 
Death Date: 2008-05-23 00:00:00.0 
Fixed Prop. Use: Street/Road 
Fire Dept. Info: Eaton Volunteer Fire Department
Box 276
602 E. Harris ST.
Eaton , Indiana  47338
Chief: Kyle Goe
 
Initial Summary:   Firefighter Maddy and his department had responded to a series of arson fires, the community was placed on curfew and a fire watch was established. Approximately 16 hours after working the fire responses and finishing his assignment on the fire watch, Maddy was rushed to Ball Memorial Hospital, suffering from chest pains. He passed away a few hours later from an apparent heart attack. Two suspects, a juvenile and an 18-year-old male, have been arrested in connection with the reported 21 fires that included four cars, a recreational vehicle inside and a boat sitting outside of a metal garage, numerous trashcans, a moped and a church bus.  
Memorial Fund Info: In honor of Firefighter Jay C. Maddy, C/o Eaton Volunteer Fire Department, PO Box 276, 602 E. Harris ST., Eaton, IN 47338 

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