UK firefighter dies during training exercise

UK firefighter dies during training exercise: Haverhill Echo SUFFOLK, England — The head of Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service says the entire organisation is devastated by the tragic death of firefighter Alan Soard yesterday. Alan was at a fire service water rescue training course at Lee Valley White Water Centre when he was taken ill whilst in the water. Despite valiant attempts his firefighter colleagues and paramedics were unable to save ...