RICHLANDS, Va. — Firefighter-EMT Linzie Scott Collins died after working a duty shift from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Nov. 15, 2025, during which he responded to two calls, the United States Fire Administration reported.
Early the next morning, at about 1:15 a.m., his wife found him in distress, and he stopped breathing. CPR was started and Collins was taken to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 3:24 a.m. on Nov. 16.
Known as “Scottie,” Collins spent more than three decades serving the Richlands community in fire and EMS, and was remembered for his dedication to public safety and the impact he made on those he helped, WVVA reported.
A GoFundMe campaign has been established to support Collins’ family.
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