Tenn. Firefighter Dies on Duty in Station

Oct. 3, 2013
Capt. Richard Floersch, 56, was a 36-year veteran with the department.

A Tennessee firefighter collapsed, and died on duty Wednesday.

Milan Fire Capt. Richard Floersch, 56, suffered an apparent heart attack in the firehouse.

Fire Chief James Fountain told reporters Floersch was a 36-year veteran of the department.

Fountain calls Floersch's death a great loss for the city.

Funeral arrangements are pending.

http://www.wbbjtv.com/news/local/Milan-Firefighter-Dies-on-Duty-226240311.html

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