EMMITSBURG, Md. — Seelyville Volunteer Fire Department Chief Harold Osborn died June 9 after experiencing a cardiovascular event hours after responding to a medical emergency, the United States Fire Administration reported.
On June 8, Osborn and members of his department responded to a medical emergency that required them to lift a patient. Several hours later, Osborn’s wife found him in distress at home and began CPR.
Emergency crews responded and transported Osborn to a local hospital, where he was later pronounced dead despite lifesaving efforts.
Osborn, 51, had served with the Seelyville Fire Department for 30 years and also worked as a merit reserve deputy with the Vigo County Sheriff’s Office, WTHI reported.
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