Ohio Firefighter Resuscitated at Scene

Williamsburg Township Lt. David Knapke, 55, had no blockages, doctors determined.
June 1, 2015

An Ohio firefighter is recovering after suffering a sudden cardiac arrest at a fire scene Saturday night.

Williamsburg Township Fire Lt. David Knapke, 55, was resuscitated at the Mt. Orab house fire, and airlifted to Cincinnati Medical Center, according to WCPO.

Doctors reportedly found no blockages, and are still trying to determine why he went into cardiac arrest. He is in stable condition.

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