Detroit officials say a firefighter who died at home after a shift earlier this month is being considered a line-of-duty death.
Patrick Trout, a veteran firefighter who was assigned to Squad 4, worked on Jan. 4 and passed away the next day.
Detroit Fire Commissioner Chuck Simms said the 47-year-old firefighter's death is presumed to be a LODD as city officials await the medical examiner’s final report, Fox2Detroit.com reports.
Fire officials told the television station that the department now considers the death of a firefighter who is not on duty based on possible injuries they suffered during their previous shift.
"A proud member of Squad 4, Firefighter Trout was known for his compassion, service and sense of humor. His dedication to this department and the people of Detroit will never be forgotten," the department shared in a statement when announcing Trout's death earlier this month.
He retired from the U.S. Army where he was a decorated seargent, and also served in the Army Reserve and National Guard.
Trout leaves behind his wife, Shannon and son, Jackson.
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