In memory of Lieutenant Brian Hatt

Brian Hatt, Lieutenant of Raywick Fire Department, a firefighter / EMS, died in the line of duty on August 25, 2025 in Raywick, KY.

Record

• Rank: Lieutenant
• Department: Raywick Fire Department
• Location: Raywick, KY
• End of watch: August 25, 2025
• Nature of death: Trauma
• Years of service: 12
• Age: 51

Circumstances

On August 22, 2025, Lieutenant Brian Hatt was driving a fire department pumper as he was responding to a mutual aid call. During the response, the vehicle veered out of control, hit an embankment, and overturned. Lieutenant Hatt was ejected from the vehicle as it rolled. Lieutenant Hatt was flown by helicopter from the scene and transported to a hospital where he passed away on August 25, 2025, from the injuries sustained in the accident. Another firefighter who was a passenger in the vehicle was also flown by helicopter to a hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries.

This record appears on the RESPONDin line-of-duty memorial wall, a public remembrance of first responders who died in the line of duty. Source: usfa import.