Line of Duty Death: Fire Lieutenant Roger Elliott Estes
The U.S. Fire Administration has received notice of the following firefighter fatality:
Lieutenant Roger Elliott Estes
South Claiborne Volunteer Fire Department
New Tazewell, TN
On Monday, July 4, 2022, Lieutenant Roger Elliott Estes was serving on traffic control duties at a fire department fundraiser when he was struck by a passing truck. Fellow responders immediately performed CPR, including ALS care. EMS transported Lieutenant Estes to the Claiborne Medical Center, where he passed away shortly after arrival.
Age: 77
Gender: Male
Status: Volunteer
Years of Service: 44
Date of Incident: July 4, 2022
Date of Death: July 4, 2022
