Mississippi Service Firefighter Dies While Battling A National Forest Fire In Florida

The National Forests in Mississippi is saddened to announce the death of one of our Forest Service family. On Thursday, May 13, 2004. Randy H. Henderson, 42, died while assigned as a Safety Officer on the Mailbox Fire located on the Osceola Ranger District of the National Forests in Florida. An investigation Team is currently on site; the cause of death is unknown at this time.

For three weeks Randy has been detailed to the Osceola as District Fire Management Officer. His permanent position was on the Bienville Ranger District in Forest, Mississippi; where he began his Forest Service career in 1980.

Randy Henderson is survived by his wife Patsy and daughters Nicki and Stacy. The family will hold a visitation Monday, May 17, 2004 from 6-9 p.m. and Tuesday, May 18, at 9 a.m.