Ronald “Ronnie” Gene Spitzer

Chief

Rocky Top Fire Department
Rocky Top, TN

Chief Ronald “Ronnie” Gene Spitzer, while on-duty, responded to a medical call on December 11, 2020 with another firefighter. It was determined later that the patient had COVID-19. He and the firefighter both contracted the virus. Chief Ronald “Ronnie” Gene Spitzer passed away on Wednesday, January 13, 2021 from the disease.

Age: 65

Gender: Male

Status: Career

Years of Service: 47

Date of Incident: December 11, 2020

Date of Death: January 13, 2021