John Wesley Hughes

Public Fire Brigades
Age
37

Rank / Role
Temporary Sub Officer

Brigade/Service
North Wales

Cause of death
Due to cardiac arrest following BA refresher course

Location died
Own vehicle at lunch break, at the former Mines rescue station in Maesgwyn Road, Wrexham, Clwyd

Current Fire Authority
North Wales

Further information

Deeside fire station. Known as 'Wes'. Was attending a heat and humidity training session and taking a break at lunchtime

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