Michael E. Cupp‚ Sr.‚ 48‚ Chief of the Cygnet Volunteer Fire Department‚ died on August 6‚ 1999. He suffered a heart attack after fighting a brush fire on a vacant lot. Very active in state and local fire service organizations‚ he had been a member of the department for 30 years. Over the years‚ his father‚ grandfather‚ three uncles‚ two brothers and son have also served on the department.