38 YEAR OLD FIREFIGHTER-CAPTAIN DIES IN THE LINE OF DUTY-HEART ATTACK DURING AN EMS RUN
June 28, 2016
The Dakota City Fire Department is mourning the loss of one of their own.
Fire Captain Eric Speck suffered a heart attack after responding to a medical call on June 23rd and passed away this morning.
Eric leaves behind his wife Joanie who also works for the fire department and two children.
The Nebraska Serious Injury and Line of Duty Death Response Team is assisting the Dakota City Fire Department with funeral arrangements.
The LODD Team is on location assisting the Dakota City Fire Department with funeral arrangements. The visitation/viewing will be Thursday from 3-8 pm with family attending from 6-8 pm. The funeral will be on Friday at 10 am. Currently all will take place at the Dakota City Fire Station (Pending).
We are URGENTLY requesting casket vigil help from ANYONE who can come to stand with our fallen brother. Please call (308) 380-0699 ASAP to schedule a time to stand vigil.
He will never be forgotten. RIP.