Brockton firefighter dies days after his coronary heart stopped throughout a name

A Brockton firefighter died within the line of obligation Saturday, days after he went into cardiac arrest whereas responding to a name, the town’s fireplace division introduced.

Veteran firefighter Jeffrey Albanese had been hospitalized at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Middle after his coronary heart stopped throughout a Dec. 9 name, Brockton Fireplace Chief Brian F. Nardelli stated in a press launch Sunday. 

Albanese’s fellow firefighters and emergency medical personnel resuscitated him, based on Nardelli. But whereas Albanese “fought very exhausting” and obtained “unimaginable” care, he in the end died simply after 11 p.m. Saturday, the chief stated.

“Firefighter Albanese fought a brave battle together with his household and brother and sister firefighters by his aspect,” Nardelli stated. “Please maintain the Albanese household and the members of Brockton Firefighters Native 144 in your ideas and prayers.” 

Albanese is survived by a spouse and two kids, the hearth union stated in a separate assertion. 

A 24-year veteran of the Brockton Fireplace Division, Albanese additionally represented Engine Firm 4 as a union director and was a member of the Honor Guard, Brockton Firefighters Native 144 stated. 

Chatting with The Boston Globe, Nardelli stated the firefighters who revived Albanese have struggled with guilt over not having the ability to save him, however their efforts allowed “Jeff to stay so his spouse may maintain his hand for an additional two weeks.”

“His was a heat hand with a beating coronary heart,” Nardelli informed the Globe. “And that’s essential.”

Images from The Enterprise present the somber scene Sunday as Albanese’s physique was transported to a Brockton funeral residence. The firefighter’s household, buddies, and fellow firefighters lined as much as consolation one another and pay their respects. 

Abby Patkin is a common task information reporter whose work touches on public transit, crime, well being, and all the pieces in between.