Firefighter Ricky K. Genth

Photo of Firefighter Ricky K. Genth
Last Call: Sun, Jul 26th, 1981
Date of Incident: Sun, Jul 26th, 1981
Cause of Death: Drowning (Accidental)
Service Time: 15 years
Age: 31

Incident

While attempting to rescue individuals in floodwaters, the current pulled Firefighter Genth into a culvert. He became entangled on a piece of grating under the water and could not resurface. Firefighter Genth was the son of Elkhart Assistant Fire Chief Robert Genth.

Agency

Elkhart Fire Department Patch
500 East Street
Elkhart, Indiana 46516
(574) 293-8931

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