Florida Firefighter Dies in Fall During Training

He was on top of a 90-foot-high ladder when he fell

By FireRescue staff
Published Friday, January 6, 2012

POMPANO BEACH, Fla. -- A South Florida firefighter has died as the result of a fall during a training exercise.

According to WSVN and Pompano Beach Fire Rescue, the 50-year-old Pompano Beach firefighter was on top of a 90-foot-high ladder when he fell to the ground at Fire Station 61.

The firefighter has been with the Pompano Beach Fire Rescue Department since 1989.

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Florida Firefighter Dies During Training


50-year old firefighter reportedly fell from 90-foot ladder.