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Firefighter dies after responding to barn fire in Pa.

Firefighter Douglas Farrington was a 26-year fire service veteran

By FireRescue1 Staff

DELTA, Pa. — A Pennsylvania firefighter died several hours after responding to a barn fire on Sunday.

Delta-Cardiff Volunteer Firefighter Douglas Farrington, 44, had also assisted in cleaning and putting away equipment after the response.

The following morning he reported to duty at his full-time job with the Aberdeen Proving Ground Fire Department, but returned home after just a short time, where he died from a heart attack.

A funeral for the 26-year fire service veteran will be held Friday with a viewing at 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., followed by the service at Mason Dixon Fairgrounds, 6988 Delta Road, Delta, Pa.

Memorial contributions can be made to Kelsey Farrington Trust Fund, PNC Bank, 2334 Rock Spring RD, Forest Hill, MD, 21050.