LODD: FF Russell Schwantes, 39, Atlanta FD

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Schwantes, Russell B. 

Age: 39

 

Cause of Death: Stress/Overexertion 

Rank: Firefighter 

Nature of Death: Heart Attack 

Classification: Career 

Emergency Duty: No   

Incident Date: 

Duty Type: Training 

Incident Time: 

Activity Type: Fitness Activity 

Death Date: 04/25/2006 

Fixed Prop. Use: 

Fire Dept. Info:

City of Atlanta Fire Department

675 Ponce De Leon Ave.

NE Suite 2001

Atlanta , Georgia  30308-1807

 

Initial Summary:   

After returning from mandatory physical training, Firefighter Schwantes developed severe chest pains and became unconscious as a result of a heart attack.

He was treated by a paramedic immediately and was transported to Atlanta Medical Center where he passed away a number of days later.   

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