Firefighter Charles McCormick

Just after 11:00 A.M. (Central), firefighters responded to a report of a house fire. Shortly after arrival and as firefighters made entry through the front door, the floor collapsed and firefighter McCormick fell into the basement. He suffered critical injuries in the fall.

He was rescued and transported to an area hospital where he died.

Firefighter McCormick had been with the West Peculiar Fire Protection District for three weeks. He previously served with the South Metro Fire Department. Members of the South Metro Fire Department were also on the scene when the incident occurred.