Richmond Battalion Chief Earl Dyer just celebrated his 40th year with the department.
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Richmond Battalion Chief Earl Dyer suffered a sudden medical emergency while at work.
He was rushed to a local hospital, but could not be revived.
Dyer just celebrated his 40th anniversary of joining the fire department.
“Chief Dyer is remembered as a man of the highest ethics, integrity, and possessing a strong moral compass. He brought his own values to the organization in ways too many to enumerate, Chief of Fire Melvin D. Carter said in a statement.
Funeral arrangements are pending.
In a Facebook post by the department they stated:
We are mourning the tremendous loss of Battalion Chief Earl Dyer. While at work this morning, he experienced a sudden medical emergency. Chief Dyer was transported to a local hospital, where he was treated by emergency medical staff. Unfortunately, he did not recover.
Chief Dyer began his career with the RFD in September of 1983. So he just celebrated his 40th anniversary, an incredible and honorable accomplishment.
“Chief Dyer is remembered as a man of the highest ethics, integrity, and possessing a strong moral compass,” said Chief of Fire Melvin D. Carter. “He brought his own values to the organization in ways too many to enumerate. A dedicated public servant not only with RFD but also the U.S. Army. A true patriot who survived Desert Shield/Desert Storm and three tours in Iraq. A consummate professional, both in and out of uniform. But he treasured, first and foremost, his relationship with his family and friends. His loving wife, Anna, was by his side when he took his final breath.”