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Douglas County Georgia Fire Fighter/ Paramedic Killed in Ambulance Wreck


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DOUGLASVILLE, Ga. -- A Douglas County paramedic died early Monday morning after he was involved in a crash, investigators said.

Paul Holmes, 37, was responding to a vehicle fire call Saturday night when his unit was involved in the crash, according to Douglas County Communications Director Wes Tallon.

Holmes died Monday at Atlanta’s Grady Memorial Hospital.

Holmes is survived by his wife and daughter. He served with Douglas County Fire/EMS since 2008, according to Tallon.

“Paramedics and firemen are a special breed of people who live to save the lives of others. Paul trained as a paramedic/firefighter to achieve that goal, and lost his life in the pursuit of that goal. He will be missed. The entire emergency services community mourns our loss,” Douglas County Fire Chief Scott Spencer said in a statement released Monday.

“Serving as a fireman/paramedic/EMT is a calling, and those who respond to the call put their lives on the line every day,” said Douglas County Commission Chairman Tom Worthan. “Paul was responding to someone who needed aid, and in doing so, lost his own life. This is unselfish service at the highest level, and we will remember Paul’s spirit.”

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  • 3 weeks later...

Very sad - please be ever so safe on the roads while driving both on and off duty. Prayers for friends, family and coworkers.

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