A member of the Dakota City Fire Department has died after suffering a heart attack while in the line of duty.
Capt. Eric Speck, 38, died Monday after suffering from a heart attack on Thursday after responding to a medical call.
Dakota City Fire Chief Clint Rasmussen said Speck had been complaining of chest pains during the call and traveled to the hospital afterward, where it was found he had suffered a heart attack.
Rasmussen said Speck had been with the department for a combined 15 years. His wife, Joanie, also serves on the department. They have two children, Skyler, 15, and Devin, 13.
"The Dakota City Fire Department will honor Eric, and we’ll be here for the family," Rasmussen said. A member of the Dakota City Fire Department has died after suffering a heart attack while in the line of duty.
Capt. Eric Speck, 38, died Monday after suffering from a heart attack on Thursday after responding to a medical call.
Dakota City Fire Chief Clint Rasmussen said Speck had been complaining of chest pains during the call and traveled to the hospital afterward, where it was found he had suffered a heart attack.
Rasmussen said Speck had been with the department for a combined 15 years. His wife, Joanie, also serves on the department. They have two children, Skyler, 15, and Devin, 13.
"The Dakota City Fire Department will honor Eric, and we’ll be here for the family," Rasmussen said.