Baltimore City fire cadet dies after collapsing

February 9, 2007

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By Annie LinskeySun ReporterOriginally published February 9, 2007, 8:01 PM EST A

Baltimore City fire cadet died this afternoon, after collapsing earlier during a

training exercise in West Baltimore, medical and fire officials said.

, 29, was rushed to land Shock Trauma Center around noon, said

Chief Cartwright, a fire department spokesman.

Two other firefighters were injured when they went to 's aid, he said.

The training exercise involved setting a fire in a three-story vacant rowhouse

on Frederick Avenue and Calverton Road.

was the mother of an 11-year-old son and 8-year-old daughter, Cartwright

said. She joined the firefighter paramedic class in November and was set to

graduate next month.

Mayor Sheila Dixon extended her sympathies to the cadet's family, friends and

colleagues this afternoon.

" The sudden death of one of our Firefighter Paramedic Apprentices is a

tremendous loss for us all, " Dixon said in a statement. " Her spirit of service

and dedication is an example for us to follow. "

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February 12, 2007

My prayers and condolences go out to this brave young woman's familya nd

friends. May they have peace in knowing that she will be remembered in the

hearts and minds of us all.

Anita

NREMTP/LP

Take care and stay safe always.

" Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and your plans will succeed. "

(Proverbs: 16:3)

May God Smile on you today.

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