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.