| Koebel, Donald | |
|---|---|
| Age: | 33 |
| Cause of Death: | Caught or Trapped |
| Rank: | Firefighter |
| Nature of Death: | Asphyxiation |
| Classification: | Career |
| Emergency Duty: | Yes |
| Incident Date: | 03/08/1995 |
| Duty Type: | On-Scene Fire |
| Incident Time: | |
| Activity Type: | Other |
| Death Date: | 03/08/1995 |
| Fixed Prop. Use: | Residential |
| Fire Dept. Info: | Consolidated Fire District #2 6400 Martway Mission , Kansas 66202 Chief: Gary Lamons |
| Final Summary: | On March 8, Firefighter Donald Koebel of the Johnson County Frie District #2 died when he became trapped in the basement of a house fire and ran out of air. Firefighter Koebel was part of the initial entry crew attempting to locate the seat of the fire when the floor collapsed beneath him. Heavy smoke and fire conditions prevented other firefighters from rescuing him. The fire originated in the basement of the house. |