In memory of Deputy Fire Chief Jeffrey Lawson

Jeffrey Lawson, Deputy Fire Chief of War Fire Department, a firefighter / EMS, died in the line of duty on February 17, 2025 in War, WV.

Record

• Rank: Deputy Fire Chief
• Department: War Fire Department
• Location: War, WV
• End of watch: February 17, 2025
• Nature of death: Cardiovascular Event/Heart Attack
• Years of service: 40
• Age: 54

Circumstances

On February 17, 2025, Deputy Fire Chief Jeffrey Lawson was responding in an engine to a report of a structure fire when he became ill and told the driver that he needed medical attention. The driver of the engine stopped, and Deputy Fire Chief Lawson went to another responding vehicle to take him to meet an ambulance. While in transit to a hospital, Deputy Fire Chief Lawson went into cardiac arrest. Responders initiated CPR on Deputy Fire Chief Lawson who, despite lifesaving efforts, was later pronounced deceased at the hospital.

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.