Tag: stroke
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Iowa Firefighter-Paramedic Dies After Stroke Following Two Emergency Calls
Charles "Chuck" Jones, a 19-year veteran of the Council Bluffs Fire Department, suffered a stroke after responding to a fire and a medical call on Oct. 5 and died three days later.
HealthLaw EnforcementUSADisastersEmployment and Labor Firefighter Fatality NotificationCouncil Bluffs Fire DepartmentCharles J. JonesIowaStrokeFirefighter-ParamedicUSFA
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Odessa Firefighter/Paramedic Dies After On-Duty Stroke
Eric Handlin, a 25-year veteran of Odessa Fire Rescue, was found unconscious at his station after six emergency calls and died Sept. 4, 2026, from a reported stroke.
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Fairfax County Urges Residents to "Be Stroke Smart"
Fairfax County, a "Stroke Smart" jurisdiction, encourages residents to learn stroke warning signs and call 9-1-1 immediately. The initiative promotes community education using state and local resources to foster quick action.
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