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Line of Duty Death

Philadelphia battalion chief dies after medical emergency

Battalion Chief John Garrow suffered a medical emergency while on duty

February 21, 2024 08:36 AM

By Bill Carey
FireRescue1

PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia Fire Department announced the on-duty death of one of its battalion chiefs.

The department posted on social media that Battalion Chief John Garrow died on Feb. 19 after suffering a medical emergency while on duty.

Garrow was a 32-year veteran of the department.

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