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LODD: Mich. fire chief dies after suffering cardiac complication

Fire Chief John Allison was first stricken after responding to a trailer fire; he suffered another episode at his home a few days later

CUSTER, Mich. — Community members and firefighters are mourning the loss of their fire chief after he died from a cardiac complication.

UpNorthLive reported that Custer Fire Chief John Allison died Monday night of an apparent cardiac related issue at a local hospital.

Chief Allison was stricken Oct. 8 after responding to a trailer fire. He was treated and released a few days later. However, he suffered another episode at his home.

The funeral and visitation will take place Saturday. Visitation is from 1:30-3 p.m. with the funeral starting at 3 p.m. at Cornerstone Baptist Church is Pere Marquette Township, according to the report.

Officials say they expect as many as 800 people at Saturday’s service.

Northern Michigan’s News Leader