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LODD: Ga. firefighter dies of cardiac arrest

Firefighter Christ Swan, 57, was investigating an activated fire alarm when he became fatigued and was found in a cardiac arrest

MARIETTA, Ga. — A firefighter died of a cardiac arrest while investigating an activated fire alarm Friday.

Firefighter Christ Swan, 57, with the Lockheed Martin Aeronautical Fire Department, became fatigued and was found in a cardiac arrest while investigating a fire alarm, according to the U.S. Fire Administration.

Firefighter Swan, a 28-year veteran, was transported to a local hospital where he later passed away.

Funeral arrangements are set for Friday from 10 a.m. until 8 p.m. at Gregory Levett & Sons Funeral Home, 4347 Shoals Parkway, Decatur, Ga. The service is on Saturday at 3 p.m. at St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, 2560 Tilson Road, Decatur, Ga.