Charlotte, N.C.- It is with great regret and sadness that the Charlotte Fire Department announces the sudden death of a member of our own family. Just before 6:00 pm Friday, December 01, 2006 Charlotte FireFighter Kent Furman Long, 44 years old collapsed at Charlotte Fire Station # 23 while on duty. Fellow FireFighters began immediate resuscitation efforts along with a Medic crew that was on duty at the fire station. Brother Kent Long was quickly transported to Carolinas Medical Center where continued efforts to resuscitate him were unsuccessful. Our prayers, thoughts, and support go out to the Kent Long family at this very difficult time. The Charlotte Fire Dept family is grateful for the support that has already been extended to us as we deal with this tragic event.  FF Kent F Long Arrangements.

        FIREFIGHTER II KENT FURMAN LONG

           1962-2006

 

 

Date of Hire 9.27.1989

as a Member of Recruit Class # 35

 

17 Years of Dedicated Service

 

Kent leaves behind a wife Gina, 3 children and many brothers and sisters of the Fire Service

 

Mcewen Funeral Home is Responding to the Needs of the Kent Long Family    7428 Matthews-Mint Hill Rd Charlotte, NC 28227    # 704.545.4864

 

 

Further Information or details will be released when available by the Charlotte Fire Department Public Information Officer

Capt Rob Brisley # 704.336.2094