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Sergeant Amrozi's Final Shift | Detroit News
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Sergeant Adam Amrozi, a beloved 22-year veteran of the Lincoln Park Fire Department, died suddenly just hours after completing an exhausting 24-hour shift amid severe staffing shortages. His death is under investigation as a possible line-of-duty incident, with officials suspecting a cardiac event triggered by stress from handling 17 calls alone. The department’s 24-hour rule automatically presumes such deaths are work-related unless proven otherwise. Colleagues remember him not just for his skill, but for his compassion and quiet leadership — even standing by him on his wedding day. In a touching tribute, neighboring fire departments covered shifts so all could honor him at his procession, underscoring how deeply his loss has shaken the community.
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