Firefighter Lester T. Sorgen

While off duty and working at a side business in the parking lot of a local restaurant, Firefighter Sorgen was called upon to assist an individual who had collapsed after leaving the restaurant. A restaurant employee and the owner witnessed the collapse, recognized Firefighter Sorgen as a firefighter, and called for his assistance. This occurred at approximately 1:00 p.m.

Firefighter Sorgen immediately ran to the individual, assessed him for a pulse and breathing, and began CPR. After a period of resuscitative efforts, the individual regained consciousness and was transported to a nearby hospital.

At home approximately two to three hours later, Firefighter Sorgen told his wife that he was not feeling well. He canceled plans for that evening and went to bed early.

Shortly after 1:00 a.m., his wife found him in cardiac arrest. She summoned emergency assistance and immediately began CPR. Firefighter Sorgen was transported to a nearby hospital, where he later died.