Firefighter Gary Wayne Jolley

Firefighter Jolley and members of his department responded to a report of a lightning strike on a residence. Firefighter Jolley responded directly to the scene in his personal vehicle. After thoroughly checking the home and finding no evidence of fire, firefighters advised the homeowner to have his electrical system checked and then cleared the scene.

As Firefighter Jolley drove away, he became ill and pulled over. Passersby reported a person slumped over the wheel in a vehicle, and first responders responded.

First responders found Firefighter Jolley in cardiac arrest and initiated care. He was transported to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced deceased from an apparent heart attack.