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A young New Jersey volunteer firefighter was killed on Christmas morning when her car fell on a railing while she was answering an emergency call.
Natalie Dempsey, 21, worked for the Mizpah Volunteer Fire Company 18-2 and was the Vice President of the organization. The company announced its death on its Facebook page at 8:30 Tuesday.
Dempsey was driving his 2001 Honda Accord to a call just after 6 am in Hamilton Township, New Jersey, when she apparently lost control and crossed a barrier and left the road, according to the station. New York ABC WABC.
Mizpah Volunteer Fire Company 18-2 "The Mizpah Fire Company must announce the death of Natalie Dempsey, Firefighter / Vice President," the company said in a statement. "Please, keep his family in your prayers.We will keep you informed of all funeral arrangements.This will be a funeral with all the honors, as it will be a passing duty."
Dempsey was pronounced dead on the spot and was the only one on board the car, WABC reported. Her car was only found when her own fire department stopped to assist other officials at the scene of the accident when Dempsey reported the initial fire.
The Mays Landing Fire Department, which works with Mizpah volunteers, responded to the accident. The department called it "vibrant" and "always smiling". The two companies shared photos of Dempsey, one with a big smile dressed in her uniform and equipment, and another where she poses in a playful way, covered with fire-fighting foam.
"Join us in extending our thoughts and prayers to Mrs. Dempsey's family and her family of fire stations during this difficult time," said Mays Landing's Fire Department.
"Natalie Dempsey, thank you for your service, we will take it from here."
Mizpah Volunteer Fire Company 18-2 Mizpah Fire Chief Jay Davenport told NJ.com that Dempsey had just passed his firefighter's certificate 1 and attended the police academy. L & # 39; summer.
MITSPA is about 25 miles west of Atlantic City, in southern New Jersey.
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