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Houston Firefighter-Paramedic Stephen Scott Dies Days After On-Duty Heart Emergency

Houston orders flags at half-staff to honor the 34-year veteran.

Overview

  • He suffered a heart-related medical emergency Sunday while transporting a patient to a Kingwood hospital and died Wednesday, according to the Houston Fire Department.
  • He was first admitted to HCA Kingwood and was later flown by Life Flight to Memorial Hermann in the Texas Medical Center.
  • Fire Chief Thomas Muñoz described Scott as a dedicated member whose legacy reflects hard work, honor and service.
  • HFD directed members to wear Class B uniforms with shrouded badges until his burial, with funeral arrangements pending.
  • Mayor John Whitmire requested flags at all city facilities be flown at half-staff as colleagues noted Scott’s long service at Station 102 and his leadership of HFD’s Base Station program.