Updated: June 12th, 2009 10:10 AM EDT
Maine Firefighter/Paramedic Dies After Collapsing at Station
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South Portland, Maine Firefighter/Paramedic Debra Cole died on June 11 after suffering a medical collapsing in the fire station a day earlier, according to the Web site FirefighterCloseCalls.com.
Cole reportedly collapsed in the firehouse prior to the end of her shift on Wednesday and was discovered by fellow firefighters. She apparently suffered a stroke, according to the Web site.
She was transported to Maine Medical Center in Portland, where she was treated and underwent close to 11 hours of surgery. Cole was unable to survive the incident and was pronounced dead the following afternoon.
Cole was a seven-year veteran of the department with over 12 years of fire service experience.
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