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Hollywood Fire Department Veteran Dies In The Line Of Duty Trying To Help People Stranded By Weekend's Flooding
Allen died from a heart attack just hours after working a 48-hour shift during this past weekend's storms.
June 10, 2022
A firefighter's job is always difficult. But this is perhaps the hardest of them all – bringing one of their own to say goodbye to his immediate and extended family.
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"It's devastating, this was totally unexpected," said retired Hollywood firefighter Ken Miranda.
Particularly somber for Hollywood firefighter Chris Allen's wife Dora and kids. Dora gave a nod of approval to bring her loving husband into the funeral home.
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Allen died from a heart attack just hours after working a 48-hour shift during this past weekend's storms, the only one able to maneuver the department's brand-new high water rescue truck.
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