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Chief Fine succumbed to smoke inhalation while commanding firefighting efforts at the scene of a major fire at a downtown hotel. Chief Fine had raised the first alarm when he observed the fire.
He was assisting firefighters remove furniture and other items when he collapsed inside the smoke-filled building.
Chief Fine was survived by his wife and eight children.
Survivors
Chief Fine was survived by his wife and eight children.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Chief of Police Fine served with the LaFollette Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the LaFollette community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Chief of Police Fine.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
LaFollette Police Department has lost 4 officers; 1 of them lost to accidents.
Martin is one of 191 officers lost to accidents in TN, 24.8% of the 769 remembered there.
Martin is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Martin is one of 10,100 officers lost to accidents worldwide, 29.8% of the 33,917 remembered here.
33,917 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1908, 2 officers in TN were lost to accidents, the 25th heaviest of 99 years on record. The heaviest was 2000, with 6.
In 1908, 36 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 111th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1908, 48 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 108th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Martin was 42. Of the 183 lost to accidents in TN whose age is recorded, half were between 30.5 and 49; the middle age was 38.
Martin was 42. Of the 7,718 lost to accidents in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 46; the middle age was 36.
Martin was 42. Of the 9,451 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36.
When
July holds 8.9% of these deaths in TN; September holds the most, 11.5%. Saturdays: 16.8%.
July holds 9.3% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Saturdays: 14.9%.
July holds 8.9% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Saturdays: 14.7%.
How
Accident deaths account for 25% of all 4 deaths at LaFollette Police Department, the 2nd most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 24.8% of all 769 deaths in TN, the 2nd most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 30% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the 2nd most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 29.8% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the 2nd most common cause.
His people
LaFollette Police Department has 4 officers remembered here, Martin among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 52-E
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