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LODD: Ariz. firefighter dies in training session

Saint David Fire District firefighter Joshua Eugin, 36, died while participating in a “blackout drill”

Duty Death: Joshua Eugin - [St. David]

End of Service: 17/10/2018

ST. DAVID, Ariz. — A firefighter died Wednesday during a training session.

AZfamily.com reported that Saint David Fire District probationary firefighter Joshua Eugin, 36, was participating in a “blackout drill,” in which firefighters practice rescuing victims inside of a dark building, when he collapsed.

EMTs on the scene performed CPR on Eugin before a paramedic crew arrived and transported him to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

“He gave it his all,” Chief Loyal Gephart said.

Capt. Jason Todd described Eugin as a “great friend.”

“His loss has left a hole in the department,” Todd said.

Eugin, who was also a former Marine, leaves behind his fiancé, Chelsea, and his daughter, Addy.

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