Fire Marshal Randy Cole’s Statement on Death of Missouri Firefighter
JEFFERSON CITY, April 21, 2008—“Missouri Firefighter Rick Morris was a selfless, extraordinary hero who always answered the call of duty to save lives and protect communities. On behalf of the State Fire Marshal’s office and the firefighting community, our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends as they mourn the loss of this fallen hero.”
Rick Morris, 33, a veteran of the Sedalia Fire Department, died at University Hospital in Columbia, after sustaining second- and third-degree burns over half his body while fighting a house fire.