Name: Donald R. Kammerich
EOW: March 10th, 2025
Rank: Assistant Chief
Age: 64
Department: Pilot Grove Fire Protection District
State: Missouri
Activity Level: Advance Hose Lines/Fire Attack (includes Wildland)
Incident Details:
At 2:00 p.m. on March 10, 2025, Assistant Chief Donald Kammerich responded to a grass fire where he strenuously fought the fire for approximately 2 hours. After the emergency response, Assistant Chief Kammerich returned home. Only a few hours later at 9:00 p.m., the Pilot Grove Fire Protection District received an emergency call to Assistant Chief Kammerich’s home address. Upon their arrival, firefighters found Assistant Chief Kammerich in distress and began CPR. Despite the lifesaving efforts, Assistant Chief Kammerich was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Cause of Death: Stress/Overexertion
Nature of Death: Cardiovascular Event/Heart Attack
Duty Type: On-Scene Fire
Incident Date: March 10th, 2025
Fixed Property Use: Outdoor Property