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LODD: Ore. firefighter dies after medical emergency during training

Gresham Firefighter Brandon Norbury previously served as a Navy Seal and with the local police department

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By Leila Merrill
FireRescue1/EMS1

GRESHAM, Ore. — Firefighter Brandon Norbury died Friday morning after suffering a medical emergency during training, Gresham Fire and Emergency Services announced Friday.

Norbury was treated at the scene and then transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead just before noon.

He served in the U.S. Navy for 18 years and was a Navy Seal. Norbury also served with Gresham Police Department for 7 years and then with Gresham fire department for 15 years, according to the department. Hiss last assignment was at Station 31.

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A procession was held over the weekend.

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