SWAINSBORO, Ga. — A fire lieutenant died Monday after suffering a cardiac arrest while operating at the scene of a house fire on April 24.
Firefighter Close Calls reported that Lt. Ricky Thurman, 54, with the Swainsboro (Ga.) Fire Department, was unable to be revived by colleagues. He was airlifted to a hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries yesterday.
Lt. Thurman was a 27-year fire service veteran. Funeral services are pending.
We will update you with more information once it becomes available.