I would think there will be more information released about this in upcoming days websites of interest to keep watch about upto date information
http://www.WLFI.com (WLFI-TV 18 CBS Lafayette)
http://www.JCONLINE.com (Journal and Courier Print Lafayette)
http://www.WTHR.com (WTHR-TV 13 NBC Indianapolis)
http://www.WISHTV.com (WISH-TV 8 CBS Indianapolis) - Owns WLFI in Lafayette
http://www.THEINDYCHANNEL.com (WRTV-TV 6 ABC Indianapolis)
Information from WISHTV.com (WISH-TV 8 CBS Indianapolis)
Volunteer Firefighter Killed In The Line Of Duty
June 25, 2006 09:10 PM
Wea Township firefighters are mourning the first firefighter killed in the line of duty since their station opened in 1969.
Investigators say deputy chief Steven Smith arrived at the scene of a house fire just outside Lafayette, first and went inside.
Investigators say the 35-year-old fell through the floor into the basement.
"Every effort possible to rescue him and to bring him to safety was done. Including a traditional backboard victims are placed on. And that was cast aside, in the essence of time to bring him up to the fresh environment, to get him fresh air. Very proud of the efforts they did in trying to rescue their brother, their fellow comrade," state fire marshal Roger Johnson said.
Smith leaves behind a wife and three children.
Doctors treated one firefighter for a knee injury and another for smoke inhalation.
Counselors will be available to help the firefighters deal with this tragedy.
The state fire marshal is investigating the fire.