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In memory of Firefighter James Kevin Crews

Hilliard Volunteer Fire Department · Hilliard, FL

James Kevin Crews, Firefighter of Hilliard Volunteer Fire Department, a firefighter / EMS, died in the line of duty on April 23, 2026 in Hilliard, FL.

Record

Circumstances

Firefighter James Kevin Crews experienced a medical emergency while fighting a brushfire. Fellow responders administered lifesaving measures and transported Firefighter Crews to a local hospital where he was pronounced deceased.

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.