U.S. Fire Administration

The U.S. Fire Administration has announced the official line of duty death of Firefighter/Fire Apparatus Operator Richard Paul, 54, of the Kansas City Fire Department on January 7, 2011.

Firefighter Paul suffered a medical emergency while walking on a treadmill during a heart stress test, a portion of the annual fire department physical examination. Firefighter Paul was treated by emergency personnel and transported to the hospital but succumbed to his injury and passed away.

Funeral Arrangements:
Pending

Memorial Fund Contact and Address:
Pending

Tribute is being paid to Firefighter/Fire Apparatus Operator Richard Paul at http://www.usfa.dhs.gov/fireservice/fatalities/

To date, two firefighter fatalities have been reported to USFA in 2011. Year-to-date monthly and annual USFA firefighter fatality reports are posted online at http://www.usfa.dhs.gov/fireservice/fatalities/statistics/ff_stats.....