WICHITA, Kan. — Urban A. Eck, a captain and 27-year veteran of the Wichita Fire Department, died on Saturday after multiple surgeries at Wesley Medical Center.
Eck had been hospitalized on Dec. 18, following his firefighting work during a call on Dec. 13 at Cedar Lakes Apartment clubhouse where he was treated for heart-related symptoms. Several days after the fire, he saw a physician who admitted him to the hospital.
The WFD is reviewing circumstances surrounding Capt. Eck’s death, which would help determine if he died in the line of duty. The review could take several months and involve several agencies.
Full story: Capt. Eck, 51, is survived by his wife, Lori, and eight children