LAGUNA NIGUEL, Calif. (CNS) — A veteran firefighter with the Orange County Hearth Authority suffered a cardiac arrest and died Sunday morning whereas engaged on a residential construction hearth in Laguna Niguel, authorities mentioned.
“It’s with deep sorrow and a heavy coronary heart that the Orange County Hearth Authority (OCFA) pronounces the passing of Hearth Equipment Engineer Kevin Skinner,” the company mentioned.
“Kevin tragically suffered a cardiac arrest early this morning whereas working a residential construction hearth within the metropolis of Laguna Niguel. The incident occurred at roughly 4:56 a.m. Whereas actively engaged on scene, Kevin skilled a sudden medical emergency. Fellow firefighters instantly carried out life-saving measures, and he was transported to a close-by hospital.
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Regardless of their heroic efforts, Kevin didn’t survive. Kevin Skinner was a devoted member of the OCFA household, serving with distinction and
unwavering dedication to the neighborhood. His loss is deeply felt by his colleagues and the numerous lives he touched throughout his profession.”
The hearth broke out shortly earlier than 5 a.m. Sunday within the 2900 block of Level Royale.
At a information convention Sunday morning at Windfall Mission Hospital in Mission Viejo, the place Skinner was taken by ambulance and pronounced lifeless, OCFA Chief Brian Fennessy mentioned Skinner and his crew had been assigned to look the house for residents, however he knowledgeable his captain that he wasn’t feeling nicely.
He was escorted outdoors to a paramedic unit the place he collapsed and was rushed to the hospital.
Fennessy mentioned Skinner joined the OCFA on July 3, 1999, and previous to that had served within the U.S. Navy for 4 years.
“Kevin was well-liked all through our company and had a present for making everybody round him really feel welcome. His presence will likely be missed,” the chief added.
Skinner is survived by a spouse and three youngsters.
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