Delaware County Firefighter Dies in the Line of Duty

The Delaware County Department of Emergency Services and Franklin Volunteer Fire Department have announced the death of Assistant Chief James C. Wilber.

Wilber suffered an apparent cardiac event while responding to a call Sunday morning.

He was transported to Tri-Town Regional Hospital in Sidney by the Unadilla Emergency Squad and Cooperstown Medical Transport where he was declared deceased a short time later.

Assistant Chief Wilber was a volunteer firefighter for forty years, most of which he served with the Franklin Volunteer Fire Department.

*Update*

A Fireman’s Memorial Service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 15, at Franklin Central School.

Donations in Jim’s memory may be made to the Franklin Fire Department, Franklin, NY 13775.

Condolences to the family may be made online by visiting www.bennettfh.com

Arrangements are by the Kenneth L. Bennett Funeral Home, Franklin.