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NY assistant fire chief dies after training

Constable Assistant Chief Lamere died after collapsing at home following department training

CONSTABLE, NY — An assistant fire chief with the Constable Fire Department died Tuesday after collapsing at his home following department training.

Assistant Chief Timothy Lamere, 47, a six-year veteran of the department, was transported to the hospital by his fellow firefighters and EMTs, but later died, according to the USFA.

The cause of death is still being determined.

Funeral services will be held Saturday at 10 a.m. at the Constable Fire Department station.