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Broward Firefighter Dies After Medical Emergency at Fort Lauderdale Airport

2 Jun 2026 7:44 a.m.

Firefighter/Paramedic Steven S. Lepselter, 54, of Broward Sheriff's Office, died April 5, 2026, after a medical emergency at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. The 19-year veteran's death marks the 27th firefighter fatality reported this year.

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