Veteran Firefighter's Fatal Heart Attack at Home Was In COE

The widow of a veteran firefighter who died of a heart attack while at home was entitled to death benefits, the Missouri Court of Appeals ruled.Case: Riley v. City of Liberty, No. WD75879, 07/30/2013, published. Facts: William Riley worked as a firefighter for the City of Kansas City, Mo., for 25 years before retiring in December 2003. He then became a deputy fire chief for the City of Liberty, Mo. Riley's duties as a deputy fire chief were primarily administrative, although he was required to respond to and assist with all fires occurring within Liberty.He was also in charge of ...