Post by TheRedBaron on Nov 12, 2008 12:17:26 GMT -5
FDNY PROBIE DIES DAY AFTER DRILL
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JAMEL SPEARS
Collapsed at academy.Posted: 4:53 am
November 12, 2008
A probationary firefighter who collapsed during a training exercise on Monday died yesterday, authorities said.
Jamel Spears, 33, who joined the FDNY in July, fell unconscious after finishing an 18-minute drill at the Fire Academy on Randalls Island.
He wore full gear during the timed exercise, which required him to perform a series of strenuous tasks, such as climbing a ladder and handling a hose, authorities said.
The drill is part of the 23-week training program.
Firefighters tried in vain to revive Spears at the scene. He died at Mount Sinai Hospital after lapsing into a coma. Spears was a Navy veteran who served aboard the USS Alaska from 1995 to 1999.
The lifelong Bronx resident is survived by his wife, Sherita, a city cop assigned to the 41st Precinct, his son, Mahlek, 12, and daughter, Jya, 8.
Comments: 0 Read Comments Leave a Comment By ED ROBINSON and PHILIP MESSING
JAMEL SPEARS
Collapsed at academy.Posted: 4:53 am
November 12, 2008
A probationary firefighter who collapsed during a training exercise on Monday died yesterday, authorities said.
Jamel Spears, 33, who joined the FDNY in July, fell unconscious after finishing an 18-minute drill at the Fire Academy on Randalls Island.
He wore full gear during the timed exercise, which required him to perform a series of strenuous tasks, such as climbing a ladder and handling a hose, authorities said.
The drill is part of the 23-week training program.
Firefighters tried in vain to revive Spears at the scene. He died at Mount Sinai Hospital after lapsing into a coma. Spears was a Navy veteran who served aboard the USS Alaska from 1995 to 1999.
The lifelong Bronx resident is survived by his wife, Sherita, a city cop assigned to the 41st Precinct, his son, Mahlek, 12, and daughter, Jya, 8.
