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In the Line of Duty
Donald Kammerich, 64 - Pilot Grove, Missouri
3/10/2025
Donald Kammerich Assistant Chief Pilot Grove Fire Protection District Pilot Grove, Missouri Age: 64 Sex: Male Classification: Volunteer Years of service: 35 Date of incident: March 10, 2025 Date of death: March 10, 2025 At 2:00 p.m. on March 10, 2025, Assistant Chief Donald Kammerich responded to a grass fire where he strenuously fought the fire for approximately 2 hours. After the emergency response, Assistant Chief Kammerich returned home. Only a few hours later at 9:00 p.m., the Pilot Grove Fire Protection District received an emergency call to Assistant Chief Kammerich’s home address. Upon their arrival, firefighters found Assistant Chief Kammerich in distress and began CPR. Despite the lifesaving efforts, Assistant Chief Kammerich was pronounced deceased at the scene.