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Jeff Brozich

Captain

On Monday, March 1, 2021, while on duty at the fire station, Captain Jeff Brozich suffered a heart attack and passed away.

Fatality status is provisional and may change as USFA contacts State Fire Marshals to verify fatality incident information.

Department information

Madison Heights Fire Department
31313 Brush Street
Madison Heights, Michigan 48071

Chief: Gregory Lelito

Age: 57
Rank: Captain
Classification: Career
Incident date: March 1, 2021 3:40 a.m.
Date of death: March 1, 2021
Cause of death: Stress/Overexertion
Nature of death: Heart Attack
Activity type: In-Station Duties
Emergency duty: No
Duty type: Other On-Duty
Fixed property use: Store/Office

Last updated: March 03, 2021

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