In memory of Administrative Chief Elton Ray Jacobs Sr.
Buckhead Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad Inc. · Bolton, NC
Elton Ray Jacobs Sr., Administrative Chief of Buckhead Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad Inc., a firefighter / EMS, died in the line of duty on March 15, 2026 in Bolton, NC.
Record
- Rank: Administrative Chief
- Department: Buckhead Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad Inc.
- Location: Bolton, NC
- End of watch: March 15, 2026
- Nature of death: Cardiovascular Event/Heart Attack
- Years of service: 51
- Age: 72
Circumstances
On March 14, 2026, Administrative Chief Elton Ray Jacobs Sr. responded to several emergency calls. The last call he made was a medical incident. On March 15, 2026, and within 24 hours of responding to the medical incident, Administrative Chief Jacobs suffered a cardiovascular event at home. Emergency personnel responded to the home and administered lifesaving measures to Administrative Chief Jacobs and subsequently transported him to a local hospital. Despite these efforts, Administrative Chief Jacobs was pronounced deceased 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.