Firefighter Merle C. Baker was driving Engine 7-1 responding to a reported barn fire when he suffered a massive heart attack. Firefighter Merle C.Baker was 65 years old.
The National Emergency Training Center (NETC) campus will be closed during the government shutdown, including access to the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial.
We appreciate your understanding and encourage you to check for updates as the situation evolves.
Memorial Wall