In memory of Firefighter/EMT Roy A. Smith

Roy A. Smith, Firefighter/EMT of Posey Township Clay County Volunteer Fire Department, a firefighter / EMS, died in the line of duty on April 5, 2025 in Staunton, IN.

Record

• Rank: Firefighter/EMT
• Department: Posey Township Clay County Volunteer Fire Department
• Location: Staunton, IN
• End of watch: April 5, 2025
• Nature of death: Trauma
• Years of service: 34
• Age: 60

Circumstances

Shortly after midnight on April 5, 2025, the Posey Township Clay County Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched to motorists (including two children) who became stranded in high water due to heavy storms. While responding to the call in his personal vehicle, Firefighter/EMT Roy Smith lost control of the vehicle on the slippery roadway. The vehicle left the road and struck a tree. Fire and rescue personnel found Firefighter/EMT Smith pinned in the vehicle and extricated him from the wreckage. They administered life saving measures to Firefighter/EMT Smith at the scene and during transport to a local hospital. Despite these efforts, Firefighter/EMT Smith passed away shortly after arriving 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.