SD Firefighter Collapses, Dies While Operating at Fire

A Lake County volunteer firefighter suffered a medical emergency and died Saturday while working at a building fire.

Chester Firefighter Fred Fedeler, 67, was at a hog containment structure fire when he collapsed,

Lake County Emergency Management Kody Keefer said CPR was initiated at the scene by an EMS crew on the scene. The firefighter was transported to Madison Hospital where he died.

Funeral arrangements are pending. 

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