Line of Duty Firefighter Death Everette Watson-Chief
The U.S. Fire Administration has received notice of the following firefighter fatality:
Everette Watson-Chief
Calvert Volunteer Fire Department
Sheridan, AR
On Thursday, Oct. 27, 2022, during the fire department’s bi-monthly training drill, Chief Everette Watson left the station to go to another station to pick up supplies for the department’s new engine. His son accompanied the Chief to assist with the effort. While at the second station, Chief Watson suffered a medical emergency. Life-saving efforts were immediately performed but were unsuccessful. Chief Watson passed away from an apparent heart attack.
Age: 58
Gender: Male
Status: Volunteer
Years of Service: 33
Date of Incident: Oct. 27, 2022
Date of Death: Oct. 27, 2022
