The Houston Fire Department regrets the loss of Fire Trainee Steven Whitfield II. He was transported to the hospital after collapsing during an exercise at the training academy earlier today (3/31/16), and later passed away. Â Cadet Whitfield was hired by the HFD in October of last year and was a member of Class 2015-G. He had just celebrated his 32nd birthday, and was in great health. He would've graduated with his class in June of this year.Our thoughts and prayers are with Cadet Whitfield's family, HFD, his friends and fellow cadets.
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