LAWRENCE — Lawrence Fire Department Chief Dino Batalis announced the death of Lawrence Firefighter Jeffrey Holt, age 60, on Mon., April 30, while on duty in the City of Lawrence. Firefighter Holt had just completed his annual physical assessment training, that is a requirement for all firefighters. While still at Lawrence Fire Department Station 38, 4450 McCoy St, Firefighter Holt suffered a medical episode, and despite the efforts of medics and firefighters at the scene, and after being transported to the Indiana Heart Hospital, he did not survive.
Firefighter Holt was hired as a full time Lawrence firefighter in 1996. During his career with the Lawrence Fire Department, he served in many capacities, and was at Station 36, anticipating his retirement. According to Chief Batalis, this is the first firefighter Line of Duty Death experienced by the department.
Lawrence Mayor Steve Collier has ordered all flags at City of Lawrence facilities lowered to half-staff. The viewing and funeral will be held at Horizon Christian Fellowship Church, 7702 Indian Lake Rd. The viewing will be held Thurs., May 3 from 4-8 p.m. and the funeral on Fri., May 4 at 10 a.m. Following the funeral, there will be a public safety vehicle only procession that will pass by Lawrence Fire Engine 36,the Lawrence Government Center located at 9001 E. 59th St., Lawrence Fire Station 38 (4450 McCoy St.), and finally Lawrence Fire Station 36 located at 7620 Oaklandon Rd., where the ceremonial “Last Call” will occur. The public is encouraged to view the procession at those locations.
