Firefighter Jason Bishop, 39, worked for the Jacksonville Fire Rescue Department for 10 years. Last assignment was Ladder 4 B Shift

He was helping his father with tree work, in the 13000 block of Mallora Drive on Saturday June 02, 2012.

Jacksonville Sheriff's Office said he was harnessed to the trunk of a dead tree and using a chainsaw to cut a branch.

When the branch was cut, it swung around and hit the trunk of the tree. The tree snapped where the branch hit it.

Jason fell 40 feet to the ground. His father called 911 and started CPR until JFRD units arrived.

He was quickly airlifted to Shands Jacksonville Medical Center, but they were unable to revive him.

FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS FOR FF JASON BISHOP L4 B SHIFT  WERE AS FOLLOWS;  FRIDAY JUNE 8, 2012 AT 1100 HOURS. SERVICES WERE HELD AT TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH  3716 SE STATE ROAD 21  KEYSTONE HEIGHTS FLORIDA  WITH CHAPLAIN PERCY GOLDEN AND PASTOR JAMES PEOPLES OFFICIATING. INTERMENT FOLLOWED AT KEYSTONE HEIGHTS CEMETERY VISITATION WITH FAMILY WAS FROM 1000 HRS TO 1100 HRS.

IN LIEU OF FLOWERS A MEMORIAL FUND HAS BEEN ESTABLISHED AT CAPITAL CITY BANK  500 GREEN WAY  KEYSTONE HEIGHTS FLORIDA 32656  PHONE NUMBER 352 473 3952 IN CARE OF SHANNON OR RITA BISHOP  ACCOUNT N0 2224915520

A family expense account has also been set up at JFCU. If you are interested in donating, click HERE