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An Indiana paramedic died Sunday from complications of COVID-19.
Scott Gordon, a paramedic for Columbus Regional Health EMS, contracted the virus Nov. 4, less than 48 hours after his EMS partner began feeling sick, according to Supporting Heroes, a nonprofit that supports the families of police, fire and EMS who die in the line of duty in Kentucky, Indiana and Missouri. Gordon was hospitalized Nov. 7, and he died eight days later.
"Scott was an educator to many of our firefighters over the years," the Columbus Fire Department stated in an online update. "He will be missed."
Gordon had more than 35 years of EMS experience, according to Supporting Heroes. He had worked for Columbus Regional Health EMS for nearly two decades and was a "highly respected first responder in Bartholomew County and (the) surrounding areas," the agency stated in an online post.
"Columbus Regional Health appreciates the years of dedicated service Mr. Gordon provided to our organization, his co-workers and the communities we serve," the health organization said. "He will be greatly missed, and it is with heavy hearts that Columbus Regional extends our deepest condolences to Mr. Gordon’s loved ones."
