Detroit Firefighter dies of heart attack

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Detroit Firefighter dies of heart attack

Duty Death: Rodney English - [Detroit, Michigan]


Biographical Info

Age: 48

Additional Info: English had been with the Detroit Fire Dept. for the past 21 years. He is survived by his wife and three children.

Incident Details

Cause of Death: English died of a heart attack at the fire station.

Date of Incident: August 14, 2005




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