An Indiana firefighter collapsed early Saturday as he prepared to respond to a call.
Ridgeville Assistant Fire Chief Don 'Hev' Caylor, 61, was apparently gearing up tp respond to a mobile home fire when he collapsed, WTHR reported.
Caylor, who had served as a firefighter for 40 years, was pronounced dead at a local hospital.
“Hev dedicated his life to serving the Ridgeville community with unwavering courage, compassion, and a relentless commitment to helping others. His selflessness and bravery touched countless lives, and his presence brought light and strength to everyone around him. May we honor his memory by continuing to serve with the same passion and dedication he exemplified every day,” the fire department's statement read.
The Randolph County Sheriff's Department also issued a statement about Caylor's dedication to the community.
"Hev dedicated his life to serving the Ridgeville community with unwavering courage, compassion, and a relentless commitment to helping others. His selflessness and bravery touched countless lives, and his presence brought light and strength to everyone around him.
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Susan Nicol is the news editor for Firehouse.com. She is a life member and active with the Brunswick Volunteer Ambulance & Rescue Company, Oxford Fire Company and Brunswick Vol. Fire Co. Susie has been an EMT in Maryland since 1976. Susie is vice-president of the Frederick County Fire/Rescue Museum. She is on the executive committee of Frederick County Volunteer Fire and Rescue Association. She also is part of the Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems (MIEMSS) Region II EMS Council. Susie is a board member of the American Trauma Society, Maryland Division. Prior to joining the Firehouse team, she was a staff writer for The Frederick News-Post, covering fire, law enforcement, court and legislative issues.
