Flags at Half Staff After Firefighter Dies Unexpectedly

Charleston Mayor Amy Goodwin ordered all City of Charleston flags at city-owned facilities to be displayed at half-staff to honor the life and service of a firefighter who died Monday while on duty. 28-year old Jason Cuffee of Dunbar, died while he was on duty at Fire Station 3 on Oakwood Road. The Charleston Fire Department said he did not answer a call to service and was transported to Charleston Area Medical Center Memorial Hospital where he was pronounced dead. Cuffee was a five-year member of the fire department. Flags will remain at half staff through the day of his funeral service.