Arlington Firefighter Dies Following Medical Emergency: Officials

ARLINGTON, VA — The Arlington County Fire Department is mourning the loss of Firefighter Larry Wright, who died Wednesday following a medical emergency.

Wright joined the department in October 2018 as a member of Recruit Class 76 and most recently served at Fire Station 9, the department said.

In announcing his death, the department remembered Wright for his dedication to the community and commitment to public service.

"Firefighter Wright was a respected member of our department whose compassion, professionalism, and commitment to serving others left a lasting impact on his fellow firefighters and the community he served," fire officials said in a statement. "He will be deeply missed."

The department did not release additional details about the medical emergency.