Firefighters and rescue personnel are mourning the loss of a St. Lucie County firefighter.
Firefighter/paramedic Jarius Hodge went home after falling ill while on shift at the station, WPBF reported, adding that his death was announced Wednesday morning.
He followed in his brother, Austin's bootsteps.
Austin, eight years older, works the same shift, but at another station.
He said when he got to the hospital, Jarius was scared, apologized and asked for help.
"When he passed away yesterday, half of me passed away."
