KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A Johnson County Fire Protection District Captain is dead after fighting an active fire this afternoon, March 8.
JCFPD says that Captain Collett collapsed while fighting a natural cover fire. After nearly an hour of lifesaving efforts, JCFPD says that Collett was declared deceased.
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“It is with deep sorrow that the Johnson County Fire Protection District announces the line of duty death of Captain Vernon Collett,” the district shared on Facebook.
Captain Collett spent 29 years in the JCFPD.
The district also says more information will be released as it’s made available.
This is an ongoing investigation, FOX4 will provide updates as they’re made available.
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