Hudson Valley New York First Responder Dies in Line of Duty

A 60-year-old emergency medical technician (EMT) passed away while working a 24-hour shift on November 16th.

Hudson Valley and New York first responders are mourning the loss of one of their own as Steven Walsh, an EMT in Columbia County, New York, has passed away after suffering a heart attack while in the line of duty.

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EMT Dies in Line of Duty

Walsh, who worked as an EMT with the Copake Rescue Squad and as a firefighter with the A.B. Shaw Fire Company, died from a heart attack while working a 24-hour EMT shift on November 16th according to News 10. Walsh who not only served his community as a first responder but also previously proudly served his country for almost 10 years.

Steven Walsh Remembered

Before his passing, Walsh was in the process of training to become a certified Advanced EMT with the Regional Emergency Medical Organization (REMO). One of his REMO instructors issued a statement to WTEN on his passing saying,

“Steve was a one-of-a-kind student who showed a true passion for EMS and his community. He did what he loved every day, was kind, always early for class like he was for his shifts, looked out for his classmates, and had a positive attitude every session. As the first student to join our course, we knew he was excited to become more involved as a field provider at the ALS level, learn all he could, and continue to develop his knowledge and skills. We already miss all the stories he would share with us every week, and most importantly, we, his instructors and classmates, miss his warm presence in our classroom. His memory and service will live on.”

Steven Walsh is survived by his wife and son. Thank you for your service Steven, Rest in Peace!