By FireRescue1 Staff
MORGAN TOWNSHIP, Ohio — An Ohio firefighter died Saturday while responding to a brush fire.
Volunteer Firefighter Leo Powell, 74, collapsed at his residence from an apparent heart attack, after he had spent time clearing the scene, according to the USFA.
He served for more than 40 years and was previously a fire chief.
A memorial for Firefighter Powell will be held at 8 p.m., Thursday, at the Morgan Township Fire Department, 7106 Big Bear Creek Road, Lucasville, Ohio, 45648.
Memorial contributions are also being accepted by the department.