MO Firefighter Falls Ill at Fire, Dies

July 25, 2016
Green Township Firefighter Ed Cosgrove went into cardiac arrest at a camper fire.

A 15-year MO fire service veteran suffered a fatal heart attack at a camper fire Sunday morning.

Green Township Firefighter Ed Cosgrove received CPR by fellow firefighters.

He was rushed to a hospital in Chillicothe. Despite efforts, he could not be revived.

An autopsy will determine the exact cause of death.

Funeral arrangements are pending. 

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