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St. Lucie County firefighter paramedic Austin Hodge dies after being found unresponsive on duty
Summary by Port St. Lucie News Editorial Desk Emma Romano , as published by WPTV St. Lucie County
· October 24, 2026
· 1 min read
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A St. Lucie County Fire District firefighter who died unexpectedly Saturday morning has been identified as Austin Hodge, a firefighter paramedic and nine-year veteran of the department. The fire district announced Hodge was found unresponsive in his bunk during a shift change. He was taken to the...
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Key points Lucie County Fire District firefighter who died unexpectedly Saturday morning has been identified as Austin Hodge, a firefighter paramedic and nine-year veteran of the department. The fire district announced Hodge was found unresponsive in his bunk during a shift change. More safety Today’s briefing Local events
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What is this story about? A St. Lucie County Fire District firefighter who died unexpectedly Saturday morning has been identified as Austin Hodge, a firefighter paramedic and nine-year veteran of the department. The fire district announced Hodge was found unresponsive in his bunk during a shift change. He was taken to the...
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