Rutland-Dundee firefighter dies from medical emergency while training

The Brief

  • The Rutland-Dundee Fire Protection District said Firefighter Greg Witt died after a medical emergency during a scheduled training exercise on Wednesday, Oct. 21.
  • Witt joined the department in January 2019 and also served as a United States Marine.
  • Funeral arrangements have not been made yet.

GILBERTS, Ill. – The Rutland-Dundee Fire Protection District is mourning the death of firefighter Greg Witt after a medical emergency during training.

Rutland-Dundee firefighter dies

The backstory:

The Rutland-Dundee Fire Protection District stated that Greg Witt died after a medical emergency during a scheduled training exercise on Wednesday, Oct. 21.

According to the district, Witt joined the Rutland-Dundee Fire Protection District in January 2019. He was a proud United States Marine who served both his country and his community.…

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