OH Department Mourns Loss of 13-Year Veteran Firefighter

March 23, 2021
"Steve will be missed by all who knew him," said Xenia's firefighters union about the death of firefighter Steve Helling, who also served on the union's executive board.

The Xenia Fire Division is mourning the loss of one of its own.

Firefighter and paramedic Steve Helling, a 13-year veteran, died, the Xenia Professional Firefighters Local 698 announced Monday evening on social media.

In addition to his service on the fire department, he also served on the fire union's executive board.

It is with great sadness that we must inform you of the passing of one of our own Xenia Fire Division Family, FF/PM...

Posted by Xenia Professional Firefighters Local 698 on Monday, March 22, 2021

"Steve will be missed by all who knew him. Please keep his family, and ours, in your thoughts during this difficult time," the Local 698 post on Facebook read.

Services for Helling are pending.

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