LODD: FF Richard Washington, 49, Las Vegas

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May he rest in peace.

Washington Jr., Richard 

Age: 49 

Cause of Death: Stress/Overexertion 

Rank: Firefighter 

Nature of Death: Heart Attack 

Classification: Career 

Emergency Duty: No   

Incident Date: 08/08/2006 

Duty Type: Training 

Incident Time: 09:45 

Activity Type: Fitness Activity 

Death Date: 08/08/2006 

Fixed Prop. Use: 

Fire Dept. Info:

Clark County Fire Department

575 E. Flamingo Rd.

Las Vegas , Nevada  89119

Chief: Steve Smith

 

Initial Summary:   

Firefighter Washington suffered an apparent heart attack this morning while on duty and a performing fitness training activity.

Fire department personnel at Station 16 began immediate care for Fire Fighter Washington; he was then transported to UMC Hospital where he died a short time later.

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