The West Memphis Fire Department is deeply saddened by the loss of Firefighter Jason Lang.

Early Saturday morning, February 26, 2022, a West Memphis Firefighter lost his life in the line of duty bravely doing his job and encountering the kind of dangers that our EMTs face every day along the interstate.

“Firefighter, Jason Lang immediately, and without hesitation, bravely made the ultimate sacrifice, and he will always be remembered for his legacy and bravery for serving others,” said Chief Barry Ealy.

Firefighter Lang was enroute to an EMT clinical training class in Pine Bluff when he stopped to render aid during a traffic accident alongside the interstate and was struck and killed by an 18-wheeler passing by. Lang has been with the West Memphis Fire Department since December 2021.

“I call on the people of West Memphis and the entire Mid South region to join me in remembering him, and continue to pray for his family, friends, and our first responders,” said Mayor Marco McClendon.”