In memory of Assistant Chief Edward Chidester
Harford Volunteer Fire Company · Harford, PA
Edward Chidester, Assistant Chief of Harford Volunteer Fire Company, a firefighter / EMS, died in the line of duty on April 27, 2025 in Harford, PA.
Record
- Rank: Assistant Chief
- Department: Harford Volunteer Fire Company
- Location: Harford, PA
- End of watch: April 27, 2025
- Nature of death: Trauma
- Years of service: 40
- Age: 55
Circumstances
Assistant Chief Edward “Chip” Chidester responded to a natural cover fire on March 11, 2025, during which he sustained a fractured leg. He was hospitalized and underwent two surgeries to treat the injury. On April 27, 2025, while recovering at home, Assistant Chief Chidester became ill. His spouse called emergency medical services. Assistant Chief Chidester's condition rapidly deteriorated. EMS performed CPR. Resuscitation efforts, however, were unsuccessful. Assistant Chief Chidester was pronounced deceased from a pulmonary embolism related to complications from the injury sustained at the scene of the nature cover fire.
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.