In memory of Medical Captain Roger Lathrop
Big Elm Volunteer Fire Department · Millerton, PA
Roger Lathrop, Medical Captain of Big Elm Volunteer Fire Department, a firefighter / EMS, died in the line of duty on January 23, 2025 in Millerton, PA.
Record
- Rank: Medical Captain
- Department: Big Elm Volunteer Fire Department
- Location: Millerton, PA
- End of watch: January 23, 2025
- Nature of death: Cardiovascular Event/Heart Attack
- Years of service: 33
- Age: 52
Circumstances
On Thursday, January 23, 2025, Medical Captain Roger Lathrop arrived at the station to respond to a residential structure fire. He was in the tanker when he suffered a medical emergency and was found by fellow firefighters. Medical Captain Lathrop was immediately transported to the hospital where he was pronounced deceased from a cardiovascular event.
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.