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LODD: Mich. firefighter dies of cardiac arrest

Firefighter Richard Crosby, 67, suffered a cardiac arrest during a fire call on Sept. 24; he was taken off life support

September 28, 2015 08:30 AM

BAILEY, Mich. — A firefighter died Saturday after succumbing to injuries he suffered during a fire call last week.

Firefighter Close Calls reported that firefighter Richard Crosby, 67, with the Casnovia (Mich.) Fire Department, suffered a cardiac arrest during a fire call on Sept. 24. He was taken off life support Saturday. He was a 44-year fire service veteran.

Funeral arrangements are pending.

We will update you once more information becomes available.

Fire-based EMS Fitness & Health Line-of-Duty Death (LODD) Military Volunteer Fire Service