Hickory Firefighter Dies While on Duty, Officials Say

Tragic loss at Hickory Fire Department: Firefighter passes away on duty

HICKORY, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) -- The community is mourning the loss of one of its own on Thursday after a firefighter with the Hickory Fire Department passed away while on duty. According to officials, the firefighter suffered a medical emergency Thursday and was taken to a nearby hospital. Despite efforts to save them, the firefighter was pronounced deceased. "The City of Hickory mourns the loss of this firefighter and is working with the fam…

Hickory firefighter dies while on duty, officials say

An on-duty Hickory firefighter died Thursday morning after a medical emergency, the fire departments said.

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Hickory firefighter dies after medical emergency while on duty - WCCB Charlotte's CW

HICKORY, NC – The Hickory Fire Department is remembering one of their own, after a firefighter died while on duty Thursday. The City says the firefighter had a medical emergency and was rushed to the hospital where they were pronounced dead. The firefighter’s name has not been released.