Viewing, funeral set for Wayne County firefighter

MINTON, Ind. (WISH) — Funeral arrangements have been announced for a firefighter for an east central Indiana fire department.

Scott Adams with the Milton-Washington Township Volunteer Fire Department died Friday following a medical emergency he had at home hours after responding to a motor vehicle crash.

Adams had served with the Boston Volunteer Fire Department since 2007 and joined the Milton Washington Township Fire Department in 2024.

The Minton-Washington Township department said in media posts on Thursday that Adams was highly respected in his field, holding numerous professional certifications in fire, rescue and technical rescue disciplines. He was known for his unmatched passion for the fire service.

A public viewing is scheduled from 2-6 p.m. Friday at the Wayne County Fairgrounds’ First Bank Expo Center in Richmond. A memorial service will follow. The service will include a procession and a final radio call at the Boston Volunteer Fire Department, with final honors and a flag-folding to follow at the Expo Center.

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