Date of Incident: 03/27/2009 Time of Incident: 0630hrs
Double Springs AL Fire Chief Mike Gilbreath was dispatched with his fire company to a “trees down call” on County Road 25. While working to clear the roadway, a vehicle coming around a curve over the rise of a hill was unable to stop in time before striking Chief Gilbreath. Emergency medical assistance was rendered on scene by other responders, including the Chief’s firefighter/EMT son. Chief Gilbreath was transported to the hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries. Chief Gilbreath was laid to rest on 03/29/2009. Memorial Fund: Fire Chief Mike Gilbreath Memorial Fund, Traders and Farmers Bank, 10 Blake Dr, Double Springs, AL 35553. Tel: (205) 489-5011 -- Posted By Breaking News to Break News at 3/30/2009 05:23:00 PM
