NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Nashville Fire Department Firefighter Wayne Barry Jr. died on March 17 while on duty, according to the department.
Firefighter Wayne Barry Jr. suffered a medical emergency around 2 a.m. at Fire Station 32 on Andrew Jackson Parkway, WSMV reported.
He was taken to Summit Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead a short time later.
Metro Nashville police were called in to assist with the investigation.
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