Firefighter collapses during training, dies in hospital

September 27, 2019

The Bureau of Fire Protection ( BFP) on Friday said a firefighter collapsed  during training in Laguna and died at a hospital last Thursday.

In a text message to The Daily Manila Shimbun, BFP spokesperson, Chief Inspector Jude delos Reyes identified the victim as Fire Officer 1 Clinthon Bill Obedoza, 25.

Delos Reyes said the victims was undergoing 15-day basic rescue training when he suddenly collapsed last September 26.

"On the 10th day, he collapsed and went comatose," he said. ''Last Thursday he died at the Chinese General Hospital," he added.

Delos Reyes said Obedoza has been in service for almost three years.

He said investigation is going on regarding the cause of firefighter's death. Ella Dionisio/DMS