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Fleetwood Today
By the People, for the People
Community Rallies to Support Families of Fallen Walnuttown Firefighters
Fundraising breakfast and blood drive organized to honor Chief Buck and Assistant Chief Shick
Apr. 8, 2026 at 9:51pm
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The Walnuttown community comes together to honor the service and sacrifice of two beloved volunteer firefighters.Fleetwood TodayThe Walnuttown community is coming together to support the families of two volunteer firefighters, Chief Jeff Buck and Assistant Chief Robert Shick, who were tragically killed in a vehicle accident while on a missing person search. A fundraising breakfast and blood drive are being organized to raise money for the fire department and the victims' families, as well as honor Chief Buck's legacy of frequent blood donations.
Why it matters
The loss of these two respected firefighters has deeply impacted the tight-knit Walnuttown and Fleetwood communities, who are looking for ways to show their support and solidarity during this difficult time. The fundraising efforts aim to provide financial assistance to the victims' families and ensure the Walnuttown Fire and Rescue department can continue its critical work.
The details
A breakfast is being organized at the Fleetwood Community Center on April 19th from 7am to 11am, with proceeds going to the Walnuttown Fire and Rescue department and the families of Chief Buck and Assistant Chief Shick. The breakfast is being hosted by the Breakfast Brothers group, who normally see around 130 attendees but are hoping to double that number for this special event. The Fleetwood Fire Company will also be helping out. Additionally, the Miller Keystone Blood Center is asking the community to donate blood in honor of Chief Buck, who was a frequent donor himself, using the code 8971.
- The fundraising breakfast will take place on April 19, 2026 from 7am to 11am.
- Chief Jeff Buck was a regular blood donor, donating nearly 50 gallons of blood over the years.
The players
Jeff Buck
The late chief of the Walnuttown Fire Department, who was tragically killed in a vehicle accident while on a missing person search. Buck was known for his frequent blood donations, giving nearly 50 gallons over the years.
Robert Shick
The late assistant chief of the Walnuttown Fire Department, who was also killed in the same accident as Chief Buck.
Lina Barbieri
The vice president of communications at the Miller Keystone Blood Center, which is organizing a blood drive to honor Chief Buck's legacy of frequent donations.
Michael Mayer
The treasurer of the Breakfast Brothers group, which is hosting the fundraising breakfast to support the Walnuttown Fire and Rescue department and the families of the fallen firefighters.
Fleetwood Fire Company
The local fire department that will be assisting with the fundraising breakfast.
What they’re saying
“I think the words that come to mind are service and generosity.”
— Lina Barbieri, Vice President of Communications, Miller Keystone Blood Center
“We would ask that folks who are giving blood to honor Chief Buck use the code 8971.”
— Lina Barbieri, Vice President of Communications, Miller Keystone Blood Center
“Walnuttown and Fleetwood, we're side by side. Everybody, we all know one another, and it hurts our community just as much as Walnuttown and we want to be able to help out in a time of need.”
— Michael Mayer, Treasurer, Breakfast Brothers
What’s next
The fundraising breakfast will take place on April 19th, and the Miller Keystone Blood Center is encouraging the community to donate blood using the code 8971 to honor Chief Buck's legacy of frequent donations.
The takeaway
This tragedy has brought the tight-knit Walnuttown and Fleetwood communities together, with residents rallying to support the families of the fallen firefighters through fundraising efforts and blood drives. The outpouring of support highlights the importance of volunteerism and community spirit, even in the face of unimaginable loss.
