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December 03, 2012

Veteran vol. firefighter struck by apparatus, killed at scene

The firefighter's friend reportedly didn't see him and drove over him

By FireRescue1 Staff

BARTELSO, Ill. — An Ill. volunteer firefighter was killed after being struck by an arriving apparatus Sunday night.

Firefighter Timothy P. Jansen, 45, with the Santa Fe Volunteer Fire Protection District, was on the first pumper truck responding to a house fire, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.

Firefighter Jansen was standing outside the apparatus when he was struck. He was rushed to the hospital, but was pronounced dead in the emergency room, suffering injuries to his chest, abdomen, and pelvic areas.

"The truck ran over him," Clinton County coroner Phillip Moss said. "He had gotten off the truck and he slipped or something, and the driver was unaware of him and the truck was backing up."

The man driving the truck that ran over Firefighter Jansen was his good friend and is "grief-stricken," the paper reports.

30 firefighters had arrived to battle the fire. No one was inside the residence at the time and no other injuries were reported.

"He was just one of the nice guys, upbeat, always willing to do anything for you," Chief Jeff Kampwerth said.

Firefighter Jansen, a 15-year veteran of the district, was married and had two daughters.

The county sheriff's office is investigating the incident. Funeral arrangements are pending.

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Ernie Busch Monday, December 03, 2012 10:00:39 AM Our sympathy and prayers go out to the Station and family.

Mike Robinson Monday, December 03, 2012 11:36:31 AM My hearfelt condolensces thoughts and prayers with FF Jansens family and brother/sister firefighters....special prayers also with the FF wh was driveing the apparatus....

Jessica Brusseau Monday, December 03, 2012 11:43:06 AM Many Thoughts and prayers To FF Jansens Civilian Family, Fire Family and Friends. Many thoughts are with FF Jansens Friend/Partner who was driving the Pumper. Very sad.

Northwood Fire and Rescue Department Monday, December 03, 2012 11:43:32 AM Rest in peace, brother. Our thoughts and condolences go out to the family and friends of all involved.

John J. Brazil Monday, December 03, 2012 2:43:05 PM This can happen at any time. Be Safe everyone.. Our condolensces to all. So sad.

Bev Hatfield Monday, December 03, 2012 3:09:00 PM MAY GOD HOLD U IN HIS ARMS.

Phillip Griffin Monday, December 03, 2012 4:59:12 PM Why we should ALWAYS remain alert at all times, and ALWAYS make sure you have a spotter. A terrible tragedy, not only was one life lost, but it will change anothers forever.

Bret Deschapelles Monday, December 03, 2012 5:20:20 PM SORROW.

Shawn Burnley Monday, December 03, 2012 5:30:29 PM Our heartfelt prayers go out to the family and the Dept of FF Jansen. Its an eye opening tragedy and it is our job as fellow firefighters to assist in any way possible and also to learn from this.

Shawn Burnley Monday, December 03, 2012 5:33:02 PM Prayers also for the friend (and his family) who was driving, for I am sure your life will be forever changed in ways some can never understand.

Angela Greve Tue Dec 4 04:29:25 PST 2012 How sad. God be with them all.

Kris Quinones Tuesday, December 04, 2012 8:17:33 AM Wow, it only takes a minute and could happen to any one of us. I am so sorry for this man and his family. He is a true hero.