In memory of Fire Chief Jeffory L. Buck

Jeffory L. Buck, Fire Chief of Walnuttown Fire and Rescue, a firefighter / EMS, died in the line of duty on April 4, 2026 in Fleetwood, PA.

Record

• Rank: Fire Chief
• Department: Walnuttown Fire and Rescue
• Location: Fleetwood, PA
• End of watch: April 4, 2026
• Nature of death: Trauma
• Years of service: 43
• Age: 60

Circumstances

While searching for a missing person, Fire Chief Jeffory Buck, along with Assistant Fire Chief Robert Shick Jr., were in a Utility Task Vehicle (UTV) traveling south on the shoulder of a roadway. As another vehicle that was also traveling south approached the UTV, it went off the roadway and struck the UTV. Fire Chief Buck was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced deceased from the fatal injuries sustained in the accident. Assistant Fire Chief Shick was also transported 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.