New York Firefighter Dies After Stroke

An apparent stroke has claimed the life of a New York firefighter.Walter Hessling, 54, was a member of Dix Hills Vol. Fire Dept.On Nov. 21, Hessling suffered a stroke after responding with his department to a crash. He died on Nov. 27 of complications, according to the USFA.

An apparent stroke has claimed the life of a New York firefighter.

Walter Hessling, 54, was a member of Dix Hills Vol. Fire Dept.

On Nov. 21, Hessling suffered a stroke after responding with his department to a crash. He died on Nov. 27 of complications, according to the USFA.

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