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Fla. firefighter dies after medical incident while on duty

The cause of death has not yet been determined, but he did not die while working a fire call

TAMPA, Fla. — A firefighter died while on duty Sunday after a medical incident.

According to Hillsborough County Fire-Rescue, firefighter Iran D. Rivers’ cause of death has not yet been determined, but he did not die while working a fire call.

“The medical examiner has not determined the cause of death at this time,” HCFR spokesperson Nacole Revette said in a statement Sunday. “Please keep his family and friends in your prayers.”

Memorial and funeral plans for Rivers has not been announced, ABC Action News reported.