NEW ORLEANS — A 13-year veteran New Orleans Fire Department captain died Sunday while training in New Mexico.
NOLA.com reported that Capt. Troy Magee, 39, fell ill while taking part in a training course. Fire officials did not state the nature of the course or his illness.
“Captain Magee’s knowledge, professionalism and most importantly his character, exemplified what it means to be a firefighter,” NOFD Superintendent Timothy McConnell said. “As one of our promising young officers, he will be missed.”
Capt. Magee received Mayor Mitch Landrieu’s Outstanding Employee award in June after he rescued a car crash victim while off duty, according to the report.
Funeral arrangements are pending.