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LODD: Wis. firefighter dies after emergency response

Dale Wege, 59, was found in his home without a pulse; colleagues tried to save him but were unsuccessful

RHINELANDER, Wis. — A volunteer firefighter died Monday after collapsing at home following an emergency medical call on May 31.

The U.S. Fire Administration reported that Dale J. Wege, 59, with the Pine Lake (Wis.) Volunteer Fire Department, was found in his home without a pulse. He was treated by fellow responders and transported to a hospital. He was later pronounced dead.

The cause of his death is still pending.

Firefighter Wege was a 29-year fire service veteran.

We will update you once more information becomes available.