An Orford firefighter died in the line of duty, according to the State Fire Marshal's Office. Charles Waterbury was an active member of the Orford Fire Department for about 10 years.
While fighting a brush fire in Lyme, Waterbury suffered a medical emergency and was taken to Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon.
He was pronounced dead at the hospital.
Officials said an autopsy is scheduled for Monday at the State Medical Examiner's Office in Concord.
Gov. Maggie Hassan directed flags to half-staff Monday through Wednesday this week in honor of Waterbury. In her statement, Haassan said "Charles Waterbury courageously rushed to fight a brush fire in Lyme to protect his fellow citizens, and in doing so, was tragically taken from us far too soon. Through his service in the Orford Fire Department and the New Hampshire National Guard, Charles dedicated his life to keeping others safe, and his heroic commitment to public service has strengthened our state and our nation.”