Neal W. Smith

Department Information

Atascocita Volunteer Fire Department
7642 Farmingham Road
Atascocita, Texas 77346

Chief: William Bivens

On Saturday, September 15, during a smoke diver class designed to train firefighters advanced survival skills in full gear, Captain Neal Smith passed out from a heat-related illness. He was transported to a hospital during which CPR was administered. Captain Smith remained in critical condition until Monday, September 17, when he succumbed to his injuries at approximately 6:30 p.m. Doctors reportedly determined that Captain Smith's body temperature was more than 106 degrees.

ProvisionalFatality status is provisional and may change as USFA contacts State Fire Marshals to verify
fatality incident information.

Age: 46 
Rank: Captain 
Classification: Volunteer 
Incident Date: Sep 15, 2012 
Date of Death: Sep 17, 2012 
Cause of Death: Stress/Overexertion 
Nature of Death: Heat Exhaustion 
Activity Type: Other 
Emergency Duty: No
Duty Type: Training 
Fixed Property Use:  

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