Houston firefighter dies after suffering medical emergency at Station 27

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- A Houston firefighter has died at Station 27 while performing assigned station duties, according to Chief Samuel Pena.


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Kenneth Stavinoha was cutting grass when the medical emergency occurred. He had been part of the Houston Fire Department since 2018.




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"We are grateful for Stavinoha's service, unwavering courage as a first responder and his dedication to protecting citizens since joining HFD in January 2018. I offer my prayers and condolences. I also ask our entire city to pray for Stavinoha's family, friends and fellow fire fighters," Mayor Sylvester Turner said in a statement.

The Houston Fire Department held a procession from the station to the ME's office.