Oklahoma City - A resolution honoring a firefighter who died while battling grass fires in Creek County last month was presented at the State Capitol today.

John Adams served for five years as a volunteer firefighter for the Silver City Fire Department. He died February 20th after suffering a heart attack while helping fight several grass fires near Mannford. Family and friends told NewsChannel 8 Adams died doing what he loved. They say he was meant to be a firefighter. He lived for it and it was part of his selflessness to want to protect others.

"We can never do enough to thank John Adams for his years of volunteer service, and the example he set for his family and community," said State Senator Brian Bingman of Sapulpa  "He had a passion for serving his community and laid down his life for those he loved and those he did not know.  His leadership and selflessness should serve as an example to all of us."

"John Adams is a real Oklahoma hero, and so is his wife, Marcie, who continues to serve as a volunteer firefighter,"added State Representative Skye McNiel of Bristow.  "She has actually fought several fires since John's passing and it is my honor to recognize her and all of John's family as well."

Authorities believe the fires Adams and his fellow firefighters were battling were intentionally set and the person responsible is still on the loose.

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