Pennsylvania Firefighter Dies of Heart Attack

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Pennsylvania Firefighter Dies of Heart Attack

Updated: 02-07-2007 01:33:10 PM

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Funeral services were held Wednesday morning for a volunteer firefighter in Pennsylvania who died Saturday of a heart attack.

Lt. Robert H. Hegney, 53, of the Se-Wy-Co Volunteer Fire Company in Bethlehem, had been at a dwelling fire on Feb.1, and later participated in a training drill.

He told fellow firefighters that he was not feeling well, and was transported to the hospital with flu-like symptoms. Hegney was being transferred for a heart procedure when he went into cardiac arrest and died, according to the USFA.

So far this year, 12 firefighters have died while on duty serving their communities.


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[SeaBreeze]

Hegney, Robert H.

Age: 53
Cause of Death: Stress/Overexertion
Rank: Lieutenant
Nature of Death: Heart Attack
Classification: Volunteer
Emergency Duty: Yes

Incident Date: 02/01/2007
Duty Type: On-Scene Fire
Incident Time: 16:14
Activity Type: Standby
Death Date: 02/03/2007
Fixed Prop. Use: Residential

Fire Dept. Info:
Se-Wy-Co Volunteer Fire Company
3621 Old Philadelphia Pike
Bethlehem , Pennsylvania 18015
Chief: Thomas H. Barndt

Initial Summary:
On the afternoon of 02/01/2007 Lieutenant Hegney worked a dwelling fire. Hegney that evening attended drill night where he complained to others of not feeling well. At approximately 0130hrs on 02/03/2007 Lieutenant Hegney was transported to the hospital with flu like systems. While being transferred for an angioplasty he went into cardiac arrest and passed away.

Memorial Fund Info:
Memorials to Se-Wy-Co Fire Company in care of Heintzelman Funeral Home, 326 Main Street, Hellertown, PA 18055.

Viewing Arrangements:
Tuesday, February 6, 2007 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at the Heintzelman Funeral Home, 326 Main Street, Hellertown PA 18055.

Funeral Arrangements:
Wednesday, February 7, 2007 at 9:15 a.m. at the Heintzelman Funeral Home followed by a Funeral Mass at 10:00 a.m. at the St. Lawrence Catholic Church, 345 Elmwood Lane, Riegelsville PA 18077.



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