The Hickory Fire Department confirms a firefighter has died at the age of 20.According to the Hickory Fire Department, on Thursday, Jake Bridges died after responding to a structure fire.

In a heartfelt display of solidarity, Moore County firefighters traveled to Hickory to support their fellow first responders after the unexpected on-duty death of 20-year-old firefighter Jake Bridges.

HICKORY, N.C. (WBTV/Gray News) - A 20-year-old North Carolina firefighter died on duty in Catawba County early Thursday morning.According to the Hickory Fire Department, Jake Bridges, a certified ...

HICKORY, N.C. (WBTV/Gray News) - A 20-year-old North Carolina firefighter died on duty in Catawba County early Thursday morning.According to the Hickory Fire Department, Jake Bridges, a certified ...

HICKORY, N.C. (WBTV/Gray News) - A 20-year-old North Carolina firefighter died on duty in Catawba County early Thursday morning.According to the Hickory Fire Department, Jake Bridges, a certified ...

HICKORY, N.C. (WBTV/Gray News) - A 20-year-old North Carolina firefighter died on duty in Catawba County early Thursday morning.According to the Hickory Fire Department, Jake Bridges, a certified ...