JFRD holds procession to honor life of engineer who died unexpectedly while on duty

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Jacksonville Fire Rescue Department held a procession Sunday morning to honor the life of Engineer Heath J. O’Shea, who died after he suffered a medical emergency while on duty at Fire Station 54.

Despite efforts of JFRD personnel and medical professionals at the hospital, O’Shea, 44, died early Saturday morning, according to JFRD.

Several fire trucks and police cars started the procession outside the HCA Florida Memorial Hospital. Hospital personnel also gathered outside the hospital to watch the procession in O’Shea’s honor.

O’Shea served in the department for 20 years and was assigned to Tanker-54 located on the Southside, officials said.

“Engineer O’Shea selflessly and honorably served the City of Jacksonville throughout his distinguished career and his passing will forever leave a void in this community,” Prosswimmer wrote in a release.