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According to Pompano Beach Fire Rescue, the 50-year-old Pompano Beach firefighter was on top of a 90-foot-high ladder when he fell to the ground below at Fire Station 61, located at 2121 NW 3 Ave, at around 4 p.m. Friday.
Authorities are not sure what caused the firefighter to fall.
He was taken to North Broward Medical Center, but he did not survive the fall.
Pompano Beach fire officials said the firefighter, identified as 50-year-old William Elliott, was rushed to North Broward Medical Center after the fall and was pronounced dead.
Sandra King, of Pompano Beach Fire Rescue, said Elliott was at the top of the ladder, and another firefighter was also on the ladder below him. The other firefighter said he just saw Elliott fall to the ground.
King said it is unclear whether Elliott was wearing a harness.
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Damn… rest easy, Brother…
Billy "Jumbo" Elliot PBFD, RIP 01-06-2012. A good Firefighter and a go to guy on scene, at the station, in life. You will be missed Jumbo.
Rest in Peace Brother. My thoughts and prayers to his family and friends.
RIP
Rest In Peace Brother!
God be with him, his family and his fellow firefighters. RIP, Bro.
my con dolence s to the family of williiam elliott
My Condolensces go out to the family, Friends and Co-Workers of FF William Eillott
RIP. Prayers with the PBFD and FF Eillotts family.
rest in peace brother, may god welcome you to his department with open arms and relieve your family of their grief with love and fond memories
RIP OUR BROTHER ,,, FROM RESCUE 2 FDNY
RIP Bill my friend, you will be missed in the glades
RIP my friend Bill, watch over the Everglades for us from Heaven !! you will be deeply missed, slide on my friend !!
My thoughts and prayers are with the Elliott Family. My heart goes out to the Fire Dept. This is a sad time.
RIP brother. Thank you for making this world a better place.