In memory of Firefighter Charles Shaw

Charles Shaw, Firefighter of Taylor County Fire Department, a firefighter / EMS, died in the line of duty on April 20, 2025 in Campbellsville, KY.

Record

• Rank: Firefighter
• Department: Taylor County Fire Department
• Location: Campbellsville, KY
• End of watch: April 20, 2025
• Nature of death: Trauma
• Years of service: 60
• Age: 78

Circumstances

While responding in his personal vehicle to an emergency call of a motor vehicle accident, Firefighter Charles Shaw was involved in a vehicle accident when he was struck in the side of his vehicle at an intersection by another vehicle. Firefighter Shaw sustained injuries and was checked by EMS at the scene but refused treatment. Five days later, Firefighter Shaw collapsed and was transported to a hospital where he was pronounced deceased. An autopsy determined that Firefighter Shaw’s death was due to a pulmonary thromboembolism (blood clot) related to the injuries sustained in the vehicle accident. In addition to being an active volunteer firefighter for Taylor County Fire Department, Firefighter Shaw was retired from serving many years as the Chief of Campbellsville-Taylor County Rescue.

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.