Firefighter/EMT Richard Sanders

Photo of Firefighter/EMT Richard Sanders
Last Call: Thu, Dec 12th, 2024
Date of Incident: Thu, Dec 12th, 2024
Cause of Death: Heart Attack
Service Time: 16 years
Age: 48

Survivors

His wife, four adult children, and four grandchildren

Incident

Winchester Fire Department responded to a working structure fire in a two-story residence on Watson Street in Winchester along with mutual-aid departments.

While battling the fire, Firefighter Sanders began to feel unwell. He exited the structure and was taken to an ambulance. He collapsed into cardiac arrest shortly afterward. Immediate aid was rendered, and he was transported to Winchester Hospital, where he was pronounced deceased.

Agency

Winchester Fire Department Patch
113 East Washington Street
Winchester, Indiana 47394
(765) 584-4411

Tributes

There are 7 tributes for Firefighter/EMT Richard Sanders.

Firefighter/EMT Richard Sanders
Left by Captain Tom Pullins on Thursday, December 12th, 2024

Rest in peace Rick. My deepest condolences to the Sanders family, the Winchester fire Department, and the Winchester Community. Thank you so much for your service to your community. You will never be forgotten.