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Henry County firefighters are mourning Firefighter/Paramedic Stephen Reeves

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Firefighter/Paramedic Stephen Reeves.

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HENRY COUNTY, Ga. — Henry County firefighters are mourning the loss of one of their own.

Firefighter/Paramedic Stephen Reeves died on March 1 following a medical emergency, officials said. His crew immediately rushed him to the hospital, but he did not survive.

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“Please keep the Reeves family and his fire service family in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time,” the department wrote on Facebook.

Reeves served the department for 21 years and was dedicated to his community.

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Bill Carey is the associate editor for FireRescue1.com and EMS1.com. A former Maryland volunteer firefighter, sergeant, and lieutenant, Bill has written for several fire service publications and platforms. His work on firefighter behavioral health garnered a 2014 Neal Award nomination. His ongoing research and writings about line-of-duty death data is frequently cited in articles, presentations, and trainings. Have a news tip? He can be reached at news@lexipol.com.