Toledo, Ohio Firefighter Dies on Duty

TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) -- A firefighter in northwest Ohio has died while on duty.

Toledo Fire Battalion Chief Mark Klein says the firefighter, who also worked as a paramedic, died Friday afternoon.

Authorities have not released the firefighter's name or the cause of death. Fire officials are planning to release more details at a news conference on Saturday.

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Permalink Reply by John on February 28, 2009 at 12:21pm

Our prayers to our Brother and his family and friends.

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Permalink Reply by Alan on February 28, 2009 at 1:34pm

Our thoughts and prayers are with our brother's family, friends and fellow firefighters.

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Permalink Reply by Padre Pete on February 28, 2009 at 2:36pm

Those who put themselves in harms way for friends and strangers alike are following Christ's example. May all who suffer this loss seek comfort in His grace and be rewarded.

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Permalink Reply by Jason Brooks on February 28, 2009 at 4:18pm

From TSL....
It is with deep regret that we advise you that Toledo (Ohio) Firefighter Mike Darrington age 45, passed away late this afternoon in the Line of Duty while on station. Firefighter Darrington was assigned to Station 14, the station received an alarm and he failed to report to the apparatus. Firefighter Darrington was a member of the department since May 11, 1984. Our sincere condolences to the members of the TFD and FF Darrington's family and friends.

Funeral details are forthcoming.

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Permalink Reply by David Schnitker on February 28, 2009 at 4:27pm

I knew Darrington, I used to work part time with him at Promedica Air and Mobile, In the short time I worked with him I got to know the man Mike Darrington. Not only was he a brother firefighter, He was a hell of a man with a big heart and great character. He loved his job, his family and his city. He will be missed by lots of people.
RIP Darrington