In memory of Lieutenant Paul Charles Mickolick

Paul Charles Mickolick, Lieutenant of Town and Country Fire District, a firefighter / EMS, died in the line of duty on April 19, 2025 in West Salem, OH.

Record

• Rank: Lieutenant
• Department: Town and Country Fire District
• Location: West Salem, OH
• End of watch: April 19, 2025
• Nature of death: Trauma
• Years of service: 5
• Age: 43

Circumstances

Lieutenant Paul Mickolick responded to an emergency call of a vehicle accident. When he got to the scene, Lieutenant Mickolick discovered a pickup truck that was stuck in a ditch. After notifying other emergency responders of what he found at the scene and slowing their response, Lieutenant Mickolick began to assist the driver of the pickup truck. A short time later, another vehicle drove off the right side of the roadway and into the ditch striking both Lieutenant Mickolick and the driver of the pickup truck. Other emergency responders got to the scene and initiated CPR. Lieutenant Mickolick was then transported to a local hospital where, despite all efforts, 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.