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Va. EMT killed in crash after leaving paramedic training

The Richlands firefighter/EMT was on his way home from paramedic class when he was involved in an MVC

RICHLANDS, Va. 鈥 A Virginia first responder died in a motor vehicle crash shortly after completing a paramedic training session.

Richlands Firefighter/EMT Jacob Scott Kincaid was involved in a single-vehicle crash while driving home following a mandatory paramedic class clinical. Emergency responders arrived at the scene, but Kincaid was pronounced deceased, according to the .

In a , the department stated Kincaid was known for his commitment to serving the community and had been actively working as a firefighter and EMT. His passing is a significant loss for both his department and those who knew him, the department said.

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