Chester Lauck Obituary, Visitation and Funeral, Frederick County Fire

April 2024 ยท 2 minute read

We announce the Line-of-Duty Death of Deputy Chief Chester T. Lauck, who passed away at Winchester Medical Center this morning at 8:09 am surrounded by family and friends.

Several hours after starting to combat a wildland fire on Back Creek Road in Gore, Virginia, Chief Lauck experienced a cardiac attack at his home very early on Saturday morning. His passing is being treated as a Line-Of-Duty Death with all accompanying honors and recognitions due to the circumstances surrounding his death.

For many years, Chief Lauck tirelessly served the wider Frederick County community in a number of capacities. His passing leaves his family, friends, our Fire and Rescue Family, and the larger community in a profound loss.

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He was in charge of the Emergency Management Division in his current role. Chief Lauck received endorsement for his Virginia Professional Emergency Manager credential after completing his Advanced Professional Development Series certifications via the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).

As a life member of the Round Hill Community Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company, Chief Lauck held numerous leadership positions as well as the position as Volunteer Fire and Rescue Chief for 14 years. In addition, he has worked as a Patrolman with the Virginia Department of Forestry since 1984, contributing to several occurrences and activities involving wildlands. He was a Battalion Chief in charge of the Special Operations Division of the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (MWAA) Fire and Rescue Department until he retired.

.Over the course of a 22-year span, from 1985 to 2007, he held a variety of jobs, including Firefighter/Medic, Lieutenant, Captain, and Battalion Chief. Before joining the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (MWAA), he was employed with the Winchester Fire and Rescue Department. He also worked as an aircraft rescue and firefighter (ARFF) for the 167th Airlift Wing of the Air National Guard.

Funeral and visitation plans are in the works. His family has asked for privacy while they grieve till then. As additional information and details become available, we will update this page.

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