A veteran Brockton firefighter died days after he suffered a cardiac arrest while responding to a call.

Jeffrey Albanese went into cardiac arrest while responding to an emergency on Dec. 9.

Firefighters began resuscitation efforts, along with Brewster EMS and transported him to a local hospital, Fire Chief Brian Nardelli shared in a statement.

He was transferred to Beth Israel Deaconess in Boston, "where he received incredible care since his transfer there," Nardelli said.

Albanese succumbed to his injuries around 11 p.m. on Dec. 21.

He joined the Brockton Fire Department on Sept. 11, 2000.

He was assigned to Ladder 1 and before that, he was the senior man on Engine 4.

According to the Fall River Reporter, Albanese leaves behind a wife and two children.

"Please keep the Albanese family and the members of Brockton Firefighters Local 144 in your thoughts and prayers."