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Rutland‑Dundee Firefighter Dies After Training Medical Emergency

The district said leaders mourn his service to the community and funeral plans have not yet been announced.

Overview

  • A Rutland‑Dundee Fire Protection District firefighter suffered a medical emergency during training, was hospitalized, and has died, the district confirmed.
  • Officials have not released details about the nature of the medical emergency or any medical findings.
  • Firefighter Greg Witt served in the U.S. Marine Corps and joined the Rutland‑Dundee department in January 2019.
  • Chief Reedy described Witt as part of the department family and asked the public to give members time and space to grieve.
  • Funeral arrangements remain pending and the district said it will provide updates as plans are finalized and the family is notified.