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26-year old firefighter/medic dies after shift

The firefighter was found unresponsive after he finished his shift

By FireRescue1 Staff

ZIONSVILLE, Ind. — An Ind. firefighter/paramedic died after his shift Monday morning.

Zionsville Fire Department Firefighter Cody Richardson, 26, was found unresponsive at a farm after he finished his shift at 7 a.m. that morning, according to WISHTV.

A department press release says that Firefighter Richardson was taken to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead.

Firefighter Richardson was a full-time firefighter since 2008 and later went through paramedic school.

"Cody will truly be missed," Fire Chief James VanGorder said. "Our thoughts and prayers are with his wife, family and friends."

The cause of Firefighter Richardson's death is still under investigation.

Funeral arrangements are pending.




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Nathan Enyart Nathan Enyart Tuesday, March 05, 2013 3:49:08 PM Rest in peace brother. We have it from here.
Edward McIlwain Edward McIlwain Tuesday, March 05, 2013 4:04:05 PM sad news for Zionsville! Condolences to his family, friends, and the Zionsville community.
Jennifer Ferguson Jennifer Ferguson Tuesday, March 05, 2013 4:19:58 PM Wow. Rip man
Dennis Ingram Dennis Ingram Tuesday, March 05, 2013 4:25:37 PM RIP our brother........God only takes the best......
Caleb Michael Nichols Caleb Michael Nichols Tuesday, March 05, 2013 4:39:44 PM so sad R.I.P. Brother.
Walter Waganka Walter Waganka Tuesday, March 05, 2013 6:35:56 PM R.I.P. Brother FF/Paramedic.
James Temple James Temple Tuesday, March 05, 2013 6:39:56 PM RIP
Stewart P. Deveau Stewart P. Deveau Wednesday, March 06, 2013 4:54:11 PM My family & I, along with the members of the Yarmouth (NS, Canada) Fire Department, express our sincere condolences to the Family, Friends and Members of the Zionsville Fire Department, on the passing of Firefighter/Paramedic Richardson. You are all deep in our thoughts & prayers as we too mourn your loss. May God Bless you all and may our Brother Rest in Peace.
Corky Risley Corky Risley Wednesday, March 06, 2013 6:06:16 PM Damn
Bill Kenney Bill Kenney Wednesday, March 06, 2013 8:00:08 PM Rest in peace Brother. You dun good! I know you will be looking out for your Brothers from Above. God bless you!
Jon Whiskey Jon Whiskey Monday, March 11, 2013 6:53:38 AM Rest in peace, brother.

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