Fire/Rescue News - Vermont Firefighter Ejected, Killed in Crash

An Courtesy of WCAX-TV

An accident yesterday afternoon in East Charleston claimed the life of a volunteer firefighter.

Police say 55-year old Kenneth Frizzell of Charleston was killed when his fire truck rolled over on Dane Hill Road, near the intersection of Route 105.

Police say Frizzell was returning from a call when he lost control on a steep hill and hit a telephone pole. Frizzell was ejected from the truck and died at the scene.

The DMV is expected to do an inspection of the tanker truck today.

Republished with permission of WCAX-TV.