Burke County firefighter saved by crew after he collapsed while fighting fire

  • Source: WSOC-TV ABC 9 Charlotte
  • Published: 05/29/2023 02:07 PM

VIDEO: A volunteer firefighter from Burke County is recovering at home after his heart stopped while fighting a fire. His fellow firefighters at the scene saw his collapse and worked to save his life. Channel 9's Dave Faherty spoke with them about the equipment they used and their recent training. The firefighters led a procession Monday for volunteer firefighter David Hart, who just got out of the hospital. The Chesterfield Fire chief said Hart was one of the first firefighters to respond to the call of a camper and truck on fire right next to a home. It happened late Friday afternoon off of Bristol Creek Avenue north of Morganton. On Monday morning, Faherty could see all the damage behind the home, where flames destroyed the camper and then spread to a truck. It even melted the siding on the home.



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