Retired firefighter Roger N. Lippincott was riding his lawn mower outside of his home in Jobstown, N.J., when it caught fire, reported the Philadelphia Metro Bugle.

79-year old Lippincott tried to put out the fire by himself, but he suffered severe burns and was pronounced dead on the scene, according to ABC6 Action News. 

The tragic accident occurred on Sunday around 1:30 p.m. in Springfield Township of Burlington County. Chief Kokotajlo said that Lippincott taught at Burlington County's fire academy and was the township's emergency manager coordinator.

Sadly, Lippincott was the second retired firefighter to die in a fire-related accident in Springfield Township over the last two years, Kokotajlo told ABC6 Action News.

An ongoing investigation continues in the major crimes, arson and bomb units, noted State Police Sgt. 1st Class Gregory Williams.