34 year-old Jerome Guise of the Citizens Fire Company of Mount Holly Springs died in the line of duty on March 9, 2020.
Courtesy of the Citizens Fire Company of Mount Holly Springs
Updated: 2020-03-09 10:25:00
Firefighter, woman killed when fire roars through log cabin in Cumberland County
Jerome Guise, a firefighter with the Citizens Fire Company of Mount Holly Springs suffered fatal injuries when a porch roof collapsed.
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The Associated Press
Courtesy of the Citizens Fire Company of Mount Holly Springs
34 year-old Jerome Guise of the Citizens Fire Company of Mount Holly Springs died in the line of duty on March 9, 2020.
(Boiling Springs) — A fast-moving fire roared through a log cabin in Cumberland County early Monday, killing a woman and a firefighter.
The fire in Monroe Township was reported around 1:30 a.m., state police said. The cabin in the 1500 block of Boiling Springs Road was fully engulfed in flames when firefighters from a dozen fire companies arrived at the scene.
County coroner Charley Hall says 34-year-old Jerome Guise, a firefighter with the Citizens Fire Company of Mount Holly Springs, died after a porch roof collapsed. He was a father of three and 20-year veteran of the fire company
“All the firefighters around here are volunteers, so they have a very dangerous job. They help us out with a lot. We help them out with a lot,” Pennsylvania State Police spokeswoman Trooper Megan Ammerman said. “We’re all family. It’s a very difficult time for all the firefighters in the area.”
The body of 36-year-old Jessica Diehl was discovered on the second floor of the residence. Her husband escaped the flames but suffered severe injuries. A dog also died in the blaze.
State Republican Representatives Torren Ecker of Adams County and Dawn Keefer of York County each represent a portion of Cumberland County. They issued issued a joint statement paying tribute to both Guise and Diehl.
“Our community is in mourning. First responders are called to duty at all hours of the day and are prepared to do what it takes to help others. These brave men and women selflessly put others before themselves,” they wrote. “Guise gave his life helping those in need. His death is a tragedy for his family and the firefighting community. Our hearts are heavy today and our thoughts are with the Guise and Diehl families.”
PennLive reports the U.S. flag was flying at half-staff at the Citizens Fire Company this morning.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
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