Dixon and Wheatcroft Fire Departments mourn loss of one of their own
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Published: Jan. 20, 2023 at 12:09 PM CST
WEBSTER CO., Ind. (WFIE) - Several fire departments and firefighters are showing their support after a fellow firefighter passed away.
Officials with Dixon Fire say Justin Oates has had some health issues and passed away Thursday night at the hospital.
They say Oates was also a firefighter with Wheatcroft Fire Department.
Many social media page images have been changed to a firefighter’s shield with Oates’ name.
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