Officials said the incident occurred Thursday during brushfire suppression operations on the fifth wildfire to break out in the region within a week.
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HILLIARD, Florida — A volunteer firefighter died in the line of duty Thursday while battling a brush fire in Florida.
James “Kevin” Crews, 59, of the Hilliard Volunteer Fire Department experienced a medical emergency Thursday while fighting the Old Dixie Highway fire, town officials in Hilliard announced on Friday.
“Kevin was the epitome of courage and dedication,” Hilliard Volunteer Fire Chief Jerry Johnson said in a statement. “His sacrifice will
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