13- YEAR MEMBER OF THE CHARLESTON FIRE DEPARTMENT PASSES AWAY

(Charleston, W. Va.) – Lieutenant Seth Petersen, a 13-year member of the Charleston Fire Department, passed away this evening while at home. Lieutenant Petersen had most recently worked out of Station 1. Lieutenant Petersen was also a Captain and Paramedic with the Teays Valley Fire Department.

“We are terribly saddened by the loss of Lieutenant Petersen. It is clear from his dedication to the City of Charleston and throughout the region, that Lieutenant Petersen was someone who put others first, and above all else, cared about helping people,” said Mayor Amy Shuler Goodwin.

“I had the honor and pleasure of working beside Lieutenant Petersen on a daily basis and I can truly say there have been few people I’ve worked with that had more dedication and passion for helping other than Seth,” said Charleston Fire Chief Chad Jones. “All of his brothers and sisters at the Charleston Fire Department will strive to honor his legacy and remember Lieutenant Petersen for the countless lives he saved.”

Mayor Goodwin has ordered all City of Charleston flags lowered to half-staff in honor of Lieutenant Petersen’s service. At this time, no service arrangements have been made.