A Fairville firefighter experienced a cardiac arrest on Sunday while responding to a structure fire in the town of Arcadia. The incident was confirmed by Newark-Arcadia EMS, which provided immediate medical assistance at the scene.
Officials confirmed they responded to the fire on Fairville Maple Ridge Road just before 7:00 p.m. Upon arrival, they were alerted to the firefighter’s medical emergency and quickly initiated CPR and other lifesaving measures.
The firefighter was subsequently rushed to Newark-Wayne Community Hospital for further treatment. As of now, no additional information regarding the firefighter’s condition or identity has been disclosed. The incident underscores the inherent risks faced by firefighters and first responders in their line of duty.
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