By Dan Benson
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
THIENSVILLE, Wis. — Lt. Rick H. Borkin, a 16-year veteran of the Thiensville Volunteer Fire Department, died Monday evening after experiencing respiratory problems during a training exercise at the Milwaukee Area Technical College campus in Oak Creek, Ozaukee County Coroner John Holicek said this morning.
“He had a history of respiratory problems but wanted to participate in the exercise anyway,” Holicek said.
Thiensville Fire Chief Brian Reiels said Borkin, 42, had been sick for about a week before attending the Firefighter II certification training.
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