Norwalk firefighter paramedic, Doug Richardson was honored with a solemn procession as fire trucks lined the streets on Wednesday afternoon, escorting him from the state medical examiner's office in Ankeny. Richardson had a medical emergency Monday night and died at the hospital.
His colleagues at the Norwalk Fire Department remembered his extensive service in various roles across the Des Moines metro area, particularly in his hometown. Porter recalled being informed of Richardson's passing on Tuesday morning and noted the emotional impact of escorting him to the funeral home.
He had been on the Norwalk Fire Department since , but Porter says his commitment to public safety started long before that.
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