VAUGHN, Mont. — A safety officer died Aug. 6 after completing fire department training.
The U.S. Fire Administration reported that safety officer Douglas Casson, 46, with the Vaughn Volunteer Fire Department, suffered a heart attack after completing fire department training that included non-routine physical activity on Tuesday, Aug. 5. Casson died the next morning at his home.
He was a 20-year veteran of the department and also served three years in the U.S. Air Force before serving in the Montana Air National Guard, according to Legacy.com.
He also once served as fire chief of the Black Eagle (Mont.) Fire Department and was a part owner of Big Sky Paramedics.
He leaves behind his wife, daughter and son.