Funeral Set for DE Firefighter Killed in Fall from Chopper

July 15, 2016
Lewes Firefighter Tim McCanahan fell while participating in hoist training.

Funeral services will be held this weekend for a DE firefighter killed during hoist training with the Delaware State Police.

Lewes Firefighter Tim McClanahan fell from a helicopter Monday night while participating in a drill. He fell from an undetermined height.

Another firefighter and a medic aboard the helicopter rendered immediate medical care. However, he could not be revived.

Viewing will be held from 6-9 p.m. July 16 at Parsell Funeral Home, and from 12-3 p.m. Sunday, July 17 at Cape Henlopen High School.

A funeral Mass will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday at the high school.

Departments are asked to bring only one apparatus due to space. 

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Courtesy of Lewes Fire Dept.
Lewes Firefighter Tim McClanahan died Monday during a drill.

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