Memorial

Deputy Chief Steven Smith

Photo of Deputy Chief Steven Smith
Last Call: Sun, Jun 25th, 2006
Date of Incident: Sun, Jun 25th, 2006
Cause of Death: Structural Collapse
Service Time: 10 years
Age: 34

Survivors

His wife and three daughters

Incident

Chief Smith and members of his department responded to a report of a lightning strike and house fire. Upon arrival, there was smoke showing but no flames.

Chief Smith stepped inside the door to survey the scene and to look for occupants. As soon as he stepped inside, the floor collapsed into the basement. Chief Smith's face mask was apparently knocked off during the fall. He died of smoke inhalation.

Agency

Wea Township Community Fire Department Patch
Wea Township Community Fire Department
1700 Wea School Road
Lafayette, Indiana 47909
(765) 474-9244

Gallery

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Tributes

There are 8 tributes for Deputy Chief Steven Smith.

Deputy Chief Steven Smith
Left by Heath Shively on Saturday, January 27th, 2007

I had known Steve for well over 30 years. He and I grew up together, went to same schools, and even belonged to the same volunteer department together. Steve was very dedicated to the job he did and those who he had saved. Steve was a very friendly and outspoken person who would go out of his way to help anyone in need. He was with me through my very first fatality as a volunteer firefighter. He was more than just my best friend, he was more like my own brother, who be there for me and I for him, whenever he needed me. I will deeply miss him and he will never be replaced as the best friend I ever had. Ithank him for all the memories and fun times we shared. I miss you alot "Slimmer than me" Smitty from Heath "Slim".