Wichita Capt. Urban A. Eck

Jan. 5, 2010
 
Age:
51 
Cause of Death:
Stress/Overexertion 
Rank:
Fire Captain 
Nature of Death:
Other 
Classification:
Career 
Emergency Duty:
Yes  
Incident Date:
12/13/2009 
Duty Type:
On-Scene Fire 
Incident Time:
 
Activity Type:
Advance Hose Lines/Fire Attack (includes Wildland) 
Death Date:
01/02/2010 
Fixed Prop. Use:
Residential 
Fire Dept. Info:
Wichita Fire Department
455 North Main, 11th Floor
Wichita , Kansas  67202
Chief: Ron Blackwell
 
Initial Summary:  
While operating at the scene of a working fire incident, Captain Eck was not feeling well and reported to the Rehab Sector where his vital signs were irregular and did not return to normal. Eck subsequently worked one more shift during which he responded to several incidents before going to a doctor after reporting that he still did not feel well. Although the doctor hospitalized him, Captain Eck later passed away after surgery from complications associated with a medical procedure . Incident Location: Pending  
Memorial Fund Info:
Memorials to Emma and Gabrielle Eck College Fund and/or St. Mark Building Fund care of Legacy Bank 3711 North Ridge Road. Wulf-Ast Mortuary, Colwich has the arrangements. 
(Info from USFA)

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