The Charlotte Fire Department lost one of its own on Friday.Firefighter Kent Long, 44, collapsed at Station #23 Friday evening, just before 6 pm. He had 17 years of dedicated service.
Fellow firefighters and medics began resuscitation efforts immediately, but Long died at the Carolinas Medical Center.
An autopsy is planned, but it is uncertain when results will be released. Long leaves behind a wife, Gina, and three young children.
For funeral arrangements, visit the Charlotte Fire Department's Web site.
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