NE Fire Inspector Dies After Conducting Investigation

Lincoln Fire and Rescue Inspector Donald Gross passed unexpectedly on Jan. 4 following a work-related event the day before.

Lincoln Fire and Rescue Inspector Donald Gross has died unexpectedly after working the scene of a residential fire.

On Monday, Jan. 3, 2022, Fire Inspector/Investigator Donald Gene Gross was at the scene of a residential fire. After returning home, he complained of chest pains.

On the morning of Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2022, he was found deceased at his residence, according to a press release by the U.S. Fire Administration.

Inspector Gross began his career with Lincoln Fire & Rescue in 1991 as a firefighter. He was promoted to fire apparatus operator in 1995 and then to fire inspector in 1997.

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