Medical Examiner reveals cause of death for Nashville firefighter

On March 17, Wayne Barry, 56, was found unresponsive at Fire Station 32, where the 13-year veteran worked.
By Andy Cordan at WKRN News 2 (ABC affiliate) · · 1 min read

On March 17, Wayne Barry, 56, was found unresponsive at Fire Station 32, where the 13-year veteran worked.
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