Line of Duty Deaths Database

David Burritt
Name
David Burritt
Local
L1575, Columbus
Gender
Male
Age
60
District
02
Occupation
Fire Fighter/Paramedic
Type of Duty
Fire Suppression
Fatal Injury Cause
Other - Unknown
Nature of Fatal Injury
Cancer - Other
Date of Death
3/3/2025
Year Placed On Wall
2026
Multiple Line of Duty Incident
No information available
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Website Comments
It is with deepest regret and sorrow that we report the line-of-duty death of Firefighter David Burritt, IAFF 2nd District Local 1575 – Columbus, Nebraska. Brother Burritt, 60, passed away on March 3, 2025 after succumbing to occupational cancer.

Visitation will be held on Friday, March 7, 2025 from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. at Twin River Methodist Parish, 509 4th St., Silver Creek, Nebraska 68663. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, March 8, 2025 at 10 a.m. at the same location.

Expressions of sympathy and condolences for the local and the family can be sent to IAFF Local 1575, 4630 Howard Blvd., Columbus, NE, 68601.
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Biographical Comments
David C. Burritt was a 29 year veteran of the Columbus, Nebraska Fire Department. He had a passion for he fire service and was a state instructor for many years. He firmly believed in the union's mission and was a Local 1575 President in the past. He is survived by his wife Gail and daughter Erika.
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