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Incident Information:
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Location:
California -
Date:
10/24/2018 -
Incident Type:
Medical or Exertion -
Description:
On Oct. 24, 2018, California Office of Emergency Services Assistant Fire Chief Ken Hood suffered an acute medical emergency during a multiagency coordination meeting in Quincy. He received immediate assistance from the Quincy Fire Department and other public safety professionals who were attending the meeting. Despite a valiant effort by first responders and then emergency room personnel, Assistant Fire Chief Hood passed away hours later at the Plumas District Hospital in Quincy.
Fatality, Non Fire, Medical or Exertion
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