The Kansas City Star is reporting that a firefighter from the Odessa, Missouri fire department collapsed and died from an apparent heart attack while fighting a vegetation fire, Saturday March 15. Lt. Roger Vorwark, 49, was a five-year veteran of the Odessa Fire and Rescue Protection Division. He was treated at the scene, then transported by helicopter to a hospital in Independence where he was pronounced dead.
When funeral arrangements are complete they will be announced HERE.
Our condolences to the family and fellow firefighters.
