Ohio Fire Capt. Dies After Call

Townsend Township Capt. Chuck Horning was found slumped over the wheel of his vehicle.
Oct. 15, 2015

Firefighters in Ohio are mourning the loss of a beloved captain.

Townsend Township Capt. Charles 'Chuck' Horning, 54, was found dead in his vehicle 

About eight hours prior on Oct. 13, he had answered his final alarm with his department.

Funeral arrangements are pending.

This brings to 70 the number of firefighters to die on duty so far this year.

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