Firefighter Bradley W. Green, a volunteer firefighter with the Cowan Fire Department, was on the scene of an MVA involving an overturned semi with report of entrapment. Extrication was made and firefighters were on standby awaiting a wrecker.
After nearly 4 hours on the scene Firefighter Green began complaining of being hot. His gear was removed and he was given water. Green was evaluated by fire and EMS personnel but declined further treatment and after a short period rejoined the other firefighters.
Several hours after clearing the scene of the incident, firefighter Green collapsed and later passed away from cardiac arrest.