2 Berks County firefighters killed in crash during search for missing woman

2 Berks County firefighters killed in crash during search for missing woman

Fire Chief Jeffory Buck and Assistant Fire Chief Robert Shick, Jr. were killed in a crash in Richmond Township Saturday night.

RICHMOND Twp., Pa. - Two Walnuttown firefighters were killed in a crash in Berks County Saturday night, officials announced.

What we know:

Fire Chief Jeffory Buck and Assistant Chief Robert Shick, Jr., of the Walnuttown Fire Company were killed in the crash on Route 222 in Richmond Township around 6 p.m. Saturday.

Buck and Shick were helping in the search for a missing woman, riding in a side-by-side utility vehicle. During the search, their vehicle hit a Toyota Camry head-on.

Paramedics took both men to local hospitals, where they died from their injuries.

What they're saying:

Walnuttown Fire and Rescue shared the news of their deaths on social media Saturday night. 

"Rest easy chiefs, we got it from here," the post read, in part.

Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro ordered flags on state-owned property to fly at half staff to honor the fallen firefighters.

Flags will remain lowered until the date of interment.

What we don't know:

Funeral details for both men have not yet been announced.