Community Remembers Fallen SD Firefighter

May 1, 2023
Chester Firefighter Fred Fedeler, 67, collapsed at a structure fire April 22.

A community in South Dakota paid final respects to a firefighter who died while serving them.

Chester Firefighter Fred Fedeler, 67, collapsed while operating at a hog containment structure fire on April 22. 

Fellow firefighters immediately initiated CPR and he was transported to a local hospital where he died. 

Emergency apparatus from many departments lined the streets near Chester Area High School Saturday where services were held. 

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