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W.Va. FF-Medic dies from COVID-19

Jason Wurster, a paramedic for Putnam County EMS and a firefighter for the Jefferson Volunteer Fire Department, died after contracting COVID-19

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By Rachel Engel

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A paramedic and firefighter died after contracting COVID-19.

Jason Wurster, a paramedic for Putnam County EMS and a firefighter for the Jefferson Volunteer Fire Department, died after contracting COVID-19 in the line of duty, according to a Facebook post from Hurrican Fire & Rescue.

https://www.facebook.com/Hurricane.Fire.Rescue/posts/4888448667863024

His colleagues described him as an unselfish person who donated his life to public service.

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