Firefighters Memorial

Whiten, Sean T.

Age: 47 
Cause of Death: Stress/Overexertion 
Rank: Captain 
Nature of Death: Unknown 
Classification: Volunteer 
Emergency Duty: No  
Incident Date: 2008-08-09 00:00:00.0 
Duty Type: Training 
Incident Time: 10:30 
Activity Type: Other 
Death Date: 2008-08-09 00:00:00.0 
Fixed Prop. Use: Institutional 
Fire Dept. Info: Roscoe Volunteer Fire Company
PO Box 666
320 Furlong AVE.
Roscoe , Pennsylvania  15477
Chief: Todd Mauk
 
Initial Summary:   Captain Whiten had been assisting other instructors at a structural burn session and had led several training burns when he decided to go to rehab. While at rehab, his vitals were determined to be good; he sat in front of a cooling fan, and then proceeded to an area to relax. Following that, he was found down, suffering from a medical emergency. He was transported to Mon Valley Hospital where he passed away from a cause still to be reported.  
Memorial Fund Info: A memorial fund has been established; donations can be sent to the Sean T. Whitten Memorial Fund, c/o Roscoe Volunteer Fire Company, PO Box 666, 320 Furlong AVE., Roscoe, PA 15477 

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