Richmond Carolina Fire District in Richmond is mourning the loss of Firefighter Bob Gardner, who died Wednesday night.
Gardner, former deputy chief with the department, had been at the firehouse assisting with the cleanup following a fire on Punchbowl Trail. After all apparatus was back in service, Gardner returned to his home.
There he passed away from an apparent heart attack.
He was a 15-year veteran on the department. Firefighters remembered him as a selfless firefighter who was always quick to help, but did not seek attention for his service.
