In memory of Engineer George Turner

George Turner, Engineer of West Whiteland Fire Company, a firefighter / EMS, died in the line of duty on May 23, 2026 in Exton, PA.

Record

• Rank: Engineer
• Department: West Whiteland Fire Company
• Location: Exton, PA
• End of watch: May 23, 2026
• Years of service: 57
• Age: 84

Circumstances

During the day of May 23, 2026, Engineer George “Bud” Turner responded to multiple emergency calls including a barn fire as well as an investigation into a strange odor. In the evening that same day, Engineer Turner attended the fire department’s awards banquet. As he was driving home after leaving the banquet, Engineer Turner experienced a medical emergency and crashed his vehicle. Engineer Turner was pronounced deceased at the scene of the crash.

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.