West Colesville Fire Company Fire Chief James Sitek died while assisting at the scene of a residential fire in the Town of Conklin in the early morning hours July 4, the Broome County Office of Emergency Services announced.
Sitek responded to a house fire at 21 JR Blvd in Conklin with the West Colesville Fire Company, which was called in for aid as multiple fire departments battled the blaze.
Sitek suffered an apparent medical emergency during the incident.
Medical care was provided by emergency personnel at the scene and Sitek was transported to Wilson Hospital by Broome Ambulance. Sitek was pronounced dead a short time later, according to the Broome County Office of Emergency Services.
Sitek was a 35-year volunteer firefighter of the West Colesville Fire Company. He held many roles during his tenure and had served as Fire Chief for the past three years
Story by Chris Potter, Binghamton Press & Sun Bulletin • 3h
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Sitek responded to a house fire at 21 JR Blvd in Conklin with the West Colesville Fire Company, which was called in for aid as multiple fire departments battled the blaze.
Sitek suffered an apparent medical emergency during the incident.
Medical care was provided by emergency personnel at the scene and Sitek was transported to Wilson Hospital by Broome Ambulance. Sitek was pronounced dead a short time later, according to the Broome County Office of Emergency Services.
Sitek was a 35-year volunteer firefighter of the West Colesville Fire Company. He held many roles during his tenure and had served as Fire Chief for the past three years
Story by Chris Potter, Binghamton Press & Sun Bulletin • 3h
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West Colesville VFD
https://towncolesville.digitaltowpath.org:10004/content/Generic/View/1
Broome Ambulance
https://broomeambulance.com/