It is with deep sorrow that the Madison Fire Department and Fire Fighters Local 311 report the unexpected passing of Firefighter/Paramedic Richard Garner. Garner suddenly collapsed in Mt. Pleasant shortly after completing his shift with the Madison Fire Department Sunday morning, April 1. Garner was four days shy of his 30th birthday.
Garner joined the Madison Fire Department on September 24, 2012. He served as a firefighter/EMT at Fire Station 5 until moving to Fire Station 10 and eventually becoming a paramedic in 2017.
“Garner is recognized by his peers for his passion for the fire service, working with youth, giving back to the community on- and off-duty, and encouraging others to consider a career in firefighting,” said the Madison Fire Department in a statement. “His large personality and contributions to the department will be greatly missed.
Funeral services will be held in Garner’s hometown in California. A memorial service in Madison is tentatively planned for Friday.
