LODD: FF Kent Long, 44, N.Carolina

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May he rest in peace.

Long, Kent Furman 

Age: 44

Cause of Death: Stress/Overexertion 

Rank: Firefighter 

Nature of Death: Heart Attack 

Classification: Career 

Emergency Duty: No   

Incident Date: 12/01/2006 

Duty Type: Training 

Incident Time: 18:00 

Activity Type: Fitness Activity 

Death Date: 12/01/2006 

Fixed Prop. Use: Store/Office 

Fire Dept. Info:

Charlotte Fire Department

228 East 9th Street

Charlotte , North Carolina  28202

Chief: Luther L. Fincher, Jr.

 

Initial Summary:   

Firefighter Long collapsed at the fire station while exercising.

Other firefighters immediately began resuscitation efforts and transported him to Carolinas Medical Center where he passed away from hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy. 

Memorial Fund Info: In lieu of flowers, memorials are requested to the Kent Long Children's Memorial Fund, C/O Charlotte Fire Department Credit Union, 2100 Commonwealth Ave., Charlotte, NC 28205. Condolences to the family may be made at www.mem.com. 

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