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NY firefighter, 84, dies after training

Firefighter Donald Martin became ill during monthly training; he served for 53 years

SANBORN, N.Y. — Long-serving volunteer firefighter Donald “Pete” Martin died Thursday following the department’s monthly mandatory training.

The 84-year-old Martin became in ill during training, was taken to his residence where he became unresponsive. The cause of his death has not been released.

Firefighter Martin was a member of the Sanborn Fire Company for 53 years.