In memory of Chief Christopher John Dorsey
Reems Creek Fire Department · Weaverville, NC
Christopher John Dorsey, Chief of Reems Creek Fire Department, a firefighter / EMS, died in the line of duty on March 24, 2026 in Weaverville, NC.
Record
- Rank: Chief
- Department: Reems Creek Fire Department
- Location: Weaverville, NC
- End of watch: March 24, 2026
- Nature of death: Cardiovascular Event/Heart Attack
- Years of service: 27
- Age: 45
Circumstances
On March 23, 2026, Chief Christopher Dorsey went home after completing a 24-hour shift which included commanding search and rescue incident that concluded at 2:50 p.m. The following day, Chief Dorsey did not report for his shift that started at 6:30 a.m. Chief Dorsey’s son went to check on him at his home and found him unresponsive. Despite having received lifesaving measures, Chief Dorsey was pronounced deceased at his home at approximately 7:30 a.m.
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.