Battalion Chief Bart Cauthen killed | Coweta County Fire [Video]

COWETA COUNTY, Ga. — Coweta County Fire Rescue is mourning the unexpected loss of Battalion Chief Bart Cauthen, a dedicated firefighter who served the department for over 24 years. 

In a statement, the department expressed their grief and shared their condolences:

“He was an amazing, hard-working man with a gentle soul… Our hearts and prayers go out to Cauthen’s family, friends, and our brothers and sisters in the Fire Rescue family who worked closely with him.”

The department also acknowledged the outpouring of support from neighboring agencies and the Coweta County community.

Full Coweta County Fire Rescue statement

Coweta County Fire Rescue continues to be devastated by the sudden passing of Battalion Chief Bart Cauthen.

Cauthen has been with our department for more than 24 years. He was an amazing, hard-working man with a gentle soul.

Just like many of you, we have …