A probationary firefighter in Southern Arizona died during a training exercise Wednesday night, officials say.
Joshua Eugin, 36, participated in a training with the Saint David Fire District, in which firefighters use a structure and fake smoke to simulate the conditions during a fire. Saint David is about an hour southeast from Tucson.
Eugin, who was also a former marine, collapsed during the training, a news release from the district says. EMTs on scene began CPR and Eugin was taken to the hospital where he died a couple hours later.Β
Eugin is described by Officer Mark Bonin as "one of the department's most dedicated members."
"Josh was a great friend and his loss has left a hole in the department," said Fire Captain Jason Todd.
Eugin is survived by his fiancee Chelsea, daughter Addy, and support dog Salty.Β
