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Jacksonville, FL, Firefighter Stricken at Station, Dies

April 13, 2024

A 20-year veteran with Jacksonville Fire and Rescue, Engineer Heath J. O'Shea, 44, died Saturday morning.

Jacksonville Fire Rescue Engineer Heath J. O'Shea, 44, died while working at Fire Station 54 Friday.

A Jacksonville Fire and Rescue engineer who suffered a medical emergency at his station Friday night has died.

Engineer Heath J. O'Shea, 44, received EMS treatment from colleagues at Station 54 before being transported to a hospital. He died early Saturday morning, according to News4JAX.

O’Shea served in the department for 20 years and was assigned to Tanker-54.

“Engineer O’Shea selflessly and honorably served the City of Jacksonville throughout his distinguished career and his passing will forever leave a void in this community,” according to a fire department release.