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Russell "Rusty" Shoultz
Fire Chief
Walker Fire Department
Walker, Michigan
Age: 52
Sex: Male
Classification: Career
Years of service: 30
Date of incident: April 30, 2026
Date of death: May 1, 2026
On April 30, 2026, Fire Chief Russell “Rusty” Shoultz participated in fire department aerial operations training which ended at approximately 4:30 p.m. Early the next morning and within 24 hours of the training, Fire Chief Shoultz suffered a cardiovascular event at his home. He was transported to a local hospital where, despite all efforts, he was pronounced deceased.
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