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Matthew D. Bennett
Engineer
Indianapolis Fire Department
Indianapolis, Indiana
Age: 49
Gender: Male
Status: Career
Years of Service: 23
Date of Incident: Nov. 13, 2020
Date of Death: Nov. 14, 2020
Engineer Matthew Bennett drove Engine 1 to a possible structural collapse after a car drove into a home. Upon his arrival and as crews began to work, Bennett complained to the EMS Duty Officer on scene that he was experiencing chest pains. The EMS Duty Officer escorted Bennett to an ambulance to be evaluated. Bennett was then transported to a hospital and immediately taken into surgery. Despite all efforts, however, Bennett passed away the following afternoon. The nature and cause of fatal injury are still to be determined.
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