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LODD: Kan. firefighter dies after training

He was transported to a hospital, where he suffered a heart attack and died

GARDEN CITY, Kan. — A 16-year fire service veteran died Thursday after a training exercise.

U.S. Fire Administration reported that firefighter Ronnie Peek, 49, with the Garden City Fire Department, fell ill while participating in a fire department mandated air-management training.

He was transported to the hospital, where he suffered a heart attack and died.

We will keep you updated when more information is available.