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In the Line of Duty
Daniel S. DeWolf, 52 - Newark, New York
1/21/2024
Daniel S. DeWolf Firefighter Fairville Volunteer Fire Department Newark, New York Age: 52 Sex: Male Classification: Volunteer Years of service: 33 Date of incident: January 21, 2024 Date of death: January 21, 2024 On Sunday, Jan. 21, 2024, Firefighter Daniel S. DeWolf responded to the scene of a chimney fire. While attempting to establish a water supply line, he collapsed. EMS on scene immediately initiated CPR. Firefighter DeWolf was then transported to the local hospital where he was pronounced deceased. The cause of his death has yet to be determined. Firefighter DeWolf was past chief of the Fairville Volunteer Fire Department from 2015 to 2016.