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In the Line of Duty
Steven S. Lepselter, 54 - Fort Lauderdale, Florida
4/5/2026
Steven S. Lepselter Firefighter/Paramedic Broward Sheriff's Office Department of Fire Rescue and Emergency Services Fort Lauderdale, Florida Age: 54 Sex: Male Classification: Career Years of service: 19 Date of incident: April 5, 2026 Date of death: April 5, 2026 While preparing to end a fire watch at the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport and head to his regular shift, Firefighter/Paramedic Steven Lepselter suffered a medical emergency. Deputies and fire rescue personnel responded and, upon arrival, found Firefighter/Paramedic Lepselter unresponsive on the ground. Firefighter/Paramedic Lepselter was transported to a local medical center where he was pronounced deceased. The cause of death has yet to be determined.