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In the Line of Duty
Richard "Rick" Sanders, 48 - Winchester, Indiana
12/12/2024
Richard "Rick" Sanders Firefighter Winchester Fire Department Winchester, Indiana Age: 48 Sex: Male Classification: Volunteer Years of service: 16 Date of incident: December 12, 2024 Date of death: December 12, 2024 On Thursday, December 12, 2024, Firefighter Richard “Rick” Sanders responded to a two-story residential structure fire. While operating at the scene, Firefighter Sanders began not feeling well. He was immediately taken to an ambulance, where he collapsed into cardiac arrest. He was then transported to St. Vincent Ascension Hospital, where he was pronounced deceased.