A 44-year-old Mississippi firefighter died earlier this month of a cardiac-related issue.
The U.S. Fire Administration reported that Philadelphia (MS) Fire Department Firefighter Dwight Greer suffered a cardiac-related medical emergency at the station while participating in fire department mandated physical training.The incident occurred on May 6 about an hour after returning to quarters from a carbon monoxide response call.
Greer was treated by fellow responders and transported to the hospital where he succumbed to his injury.
Greer had 20 years of service.
Additional firefighter fatality noticies: http://emberly.fireengineering.com/health-safety/LODDs.html
