Kansas City, MO - Veteran first responder EMT Billy Birmingham, 69, died today from COVID-19, according to the Kansas City Fire Department."He was part of the KCFD family for the past 10 years, but part of the MAST family for many years prior," said KCFD Fire Chief Maize. "His passing represents a personal loss to all of us who knew him and cherished both his friendship and professionalism."
Birmingham's death marks the first death of a KCMO employee from COVID-19.
Rest in peace brother Billy Birmingham, who gave his life in the line of duty to the citizens of Kansas City, Missouri on this day, Monday, April 13, 2020. #LODD
— KC Firefighters (@IAFFLocal42) April 13, 2020
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