Family mourns Salem Volunteer Fire Dept. Chief Rick Todd

SALEM, W.Va (WDTV) - Salem Volunteer Fire Department Chief Rick Todd died due to COVID-19, emergency management officials said Wednesday.

Harrison and Doddridge County Emergency Management officials released a statement confirming Todd’s death.

“Chief Todd was a well-known and respected Fire Chief and paramedic in the community and he will be missed by many,” the statement said.

Several local fire departments took to social media Wednesday night to express their condolences.

The Mount Clare Volunteer Fire Department would like to send our deepest sympathy to the family of Rick Todd and the...
Posted by Mt Clare Volunteer Fire Department on Wednesday, September 23, 2020

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The Shinnston Fire Department would like to send our condolences to the Salem Fire Department and the Family of Chief Rick Todd. Thank you Chief Todd for all the years of service.
Posted by Ten House Shinnston Fire Dept. on Wednesday, September 23, 2020

Today we learned of the passing of Chief Rick Todd of the Salem Fire Department. We all share in the loss of this...
Posted by Star City Fire & EMS on Wednesday, September 23, 2020

Rest In Peace to our Brother, Salem Fire Chief Rick Todd.
Posted by Wallace VFD Co.14 on Wednesday, September 23, 2020

Posted by Doddridge County Office of Emergency Management on Wednesday, September 23, 2020

Our Deepest condolences to the family of Chief Todd who lost his battle against Covid 19. May his family find strength from all the great memories they have . R.I.P Chief Todd.
Posted by Town Of Hundred on Wednesday, September 23, 2020

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