New York Fire Chief Dies After Live Fire Drill

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New York Fire Chief Dies After Live Fire Drill

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The New York State Office of Fire Prevention and Control has reported the death of Chief Richard G. Sullivan of the Horseheads Village Fire Department.

Sullivan, 57, collapsed after returning home from a live fire drill April 5. He is survived by his wife, Carol Goodyear Sullivan; children, Kevin (Lorrie) Sullivan, Bridget (Wayne) Whitford, and Patrick Sullivan; mother, Frances K. Sullivan; granddaughters, Hannah and Abigail Whitford; sister, Mary Helen Hall; brother, Arthur (Darlene) Sullivan; sisters-in-law, Anne Marie (Joseph) Cesare and Margaret (Ronald) East; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Calling hours were held at the station April 7.

The funeral service is scheduled for April 8 at 11 a.m. at St. Mary our Mother Church, 816 West Broad St., Horseheads, N.Y.

Memorial donations may be sent to Horseheads Fire and Rescue Company, 134 N. Main Street, Horseheads, NY or to the American Cancer Society, PO Box 7, East Syracuse, NY 13057.

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Sullivan, Richard G

Age: 57
Cause of Death: Stress/Overexertion
Rank: Fire Chief
Nature of Death: Heart Attack
Classification: Volunteer
Emergency Duty:

Incident Date: 04/04/2006
Duty Type: After
Incident Time: 22:30
Activity Type: Other
Death Date: 04/05/2006
Fixed Prop. Use:

Fire Dept. Info:
Horseheads Fire Department
134 North Main Street
Horseheads , New York 14845
Chief: Acting Chief Artie Sullivan

Initial Summary:
Chief Sullivan participated in live smoke drills in an acquired structure then returned home. He was discovered unresponsive of an apparent heart attack at approximately 0550hrs the following morning in his residence.

Memorial Fund Info:
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that those wishing to remember Chief Sullivan do so through memorials to Horseheads Fire and Rescue Company, 134 North Main Street, Horseheads, NY 14845 or to the American Cancer Society, PO Box 7, East Syracuse, NY 13057.

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