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    1. Safety & Health

    VA Battalion Chief Collapses at Work, Dies

    Oct. 6, 2023
    Richmond Battalion Chief Earl Dyer just celebrated his 40th year with the department.
    Richmond Fire Department
    Richmond Battalion Chief Earl Dyer
    Richmond Battalion Chief Earl Dyer

    Richmond Battalion Chief Earl Dyer suffered a sudden medical emergency while at work.

    He was rushed to a local hospital, but could not be revived.

    Dyer just celebrated his 40th anniversary of joining the fire department.

    “Chief Dyer is remembered as a man of the highest ethics, integrity, and possessing a strong moral compass. He brought his own values to the organization in ways too many to enumerate, Chief of Fire Melvin D. Carter said in a statement. 

    Funeral arrangements are pending. 

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