Larry Peasley
Chief
Maroa Countryside Fire Protection District
Maroa, IL
On Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2022, a structure fire was reported to the Clinton Volunteer Fire Department. The Maroa Countryside Fire Protection District was requested as mutual aid. Chief Larry Peasley arrived at the fire station and was dressing out in fire gear to respond when he collapsed and went into cardiac arrest. CPR was immediately performed and he was then rushed to the hospital where he remained until his passing on Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2023.
Age: 76
Sex: Male
Classification: Volunteer
Years of Service: 43
Date of Incident: Dec. 7, 2022
Date of Death: Jan. 4, 2023