Lieutenant Charles "Chuck" Gallant

Rye Fire Rescue
Rye, New Hampshire

On Thursday, Dec. 14, 2023, Lieutenant Charles “Chuck” Gallant worked an overtime shift at the station where he participated in a training exercise and responded to a call. After his shift, he returned home and went to sleep. The next morning, he was found deceased by family members. It was later determined he passed away from a heart attack on Thursday, Dec. 14, 2023.

Age: 56

Sex: Male

Classification: Career

Years of service: 20

Date of incident: December 14, 2023

Date of death: December 14, 2023