N.J. Deputy Chief Dies of Unknown Cause

A N.J. department is mourning the loss of its deputy chief.

On Sept. 17, Deputy Chief Thomas Kolarick 59, collapsed in the Protection Fire Co. #1 firehouse after an incident.

He received immediate treatment and was transported to a local hospital where he died Nov. 11.

The cause of death has not been determined.

This brings to 72 the number of on-duty deaths this year. 

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