[cc3915]

A "loved" 11-year veteran of the Peabody Fire Department died this afternoon after collapsing inside a burning apartment building after he succumbed to toxic fumes, Fire Chief Steven Padson said this evening.
Firefighter James "Jim" Rice, 46, leaves behind a wife and three children.
"I regret to announce Firefighter James Rice succumbed to his injuries," an emotional Padson said.
Padson said Rice did "take in some toxic fumes" and collapsed while battling the three-alarm blaze.

Peabody firefighter dies battling 3-alarm blaze - BostonHerald.com

 

[CJIS]

RIP Firefighter Jim Rice. Not a good month for Police or Fire as far as Duty Deaths.

 

[Guest]

RIP Firefighter Rice

 

[gargoyle]

RIP FF Rice

 

[HuskyH-2]

RIP

 

[kwflatbed]

RIP

 

[cc3915]

Rest in Peace. My condolences to his family, both immediate and red.

 

[ArchAngel2]

RIP Sir

 

[HistoryHound]

Rest in Peace. Prayers for his family and friends.

 

[Guest]

RIP.

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[tazoez]

R.I.P. sir.

 

[trueblue]

RIP

 

[NoSoupForYou]

RIP Brother, we've got it from here.

 

[Guest]

RIP Firefighter Rice, my thoughts and prayers are with you, your family & friends, and the Peabody Fire Department.

 

[nemedic]

RIP JR. You were a great father, firefighter, and friend. You fought the good fight, and will forever be remembered as a hero.

 

[RodneyFarva]

R.I.P.

 

[honor12900]

RIP Jim Rice

 

[7costanza]

Rest in Peace FF Rice.

 

[ShmitDiesel]

RIP FF Rice

 

[DEI8]

Rest in Peace