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Louisiana Deputy Fire Chief Dies Following Cardiovascular Event During Training Drill

6 May 2026 10:33 a.m.

Deputy Fire Chief Scott R. Durfee, a 24-year veteran of the Caddo Parish Fire District 1 in Louisiana, died on March 2, 2026, after suffering a fatal cardiovascular event that began during a station training drill.

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