Name: Amie Sue Lee
EOW: Monday, July 14, 2025
Rank: Safety Officer, Firefighter and EMR
Age: 61
Department: Van Dyne Fire Department
State: Wisconsin
Activity Type: In-Station Duties
Incident Details:
On July 1, 2025, Firefighter-Safety Officer Amie Lee was working in the fire station when she fell and suffered a serious knee injury. About two weeks later, Firefighter-Safety Officer Lee reported difficulty breathing while at home during the early morning hours of July 14.
Emergency personnel provided care on the scene before transporting Firefighter-Safety Officer Lee to the hospital, where she was pronounced deceased.
The suspected cause of death is pulmonary embolism caused by a blood clot from the knee injury sustained at the fire station.
Cause of Death: Fall
Nature of Death: Trauma
Duty Type: Other On-Duty
Incident Date: July 1, 2025
Fixed Property Use: N/A