Florida Firefighter Found Dead in Station

Hillsborough County Firefighter Iran D. Rivers, 49, was found dead at shift change.
Sept. 23, 2013

Funeral services are being set for a Florida firefighter found deceased in his station at shift change.

Hillsborough County Firefighter Iran D. Rivers, 49, had assisted on a medical call earlier in the shift, according to the USFA.

About 3 a.m., he was found dead.

An autopsy will determine the cause of death Rivers, a 24-year veteran of the department.

To date, 80 firefighters have been killed on duty.

Firehouse.com will provide funeral details when they become available. 

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