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Colleagues mourn sudden death of NY EMT

James “Jimmy” Shields, with Mobilemedic EMS for more than five years, died over the weekend

By EMS1 Staff

HUDSON VALLEY, N.Y. — An EMT is being remembered for his service and dedication following his sudden death.

TWC News reported that EMT James “Jimmy” Shields, with Mobilemedic EMS, died over the weekend.

“His loss leaves us all with heavy hearts,” Mobilemedic EMS’ Facebook page wrote. “We will greatly miss him. Rest in peace brother, we will take it from here.”

Shields was an EMT with Mobilemedic for more than five years and was also an active firefighter with the Woodburne Fire Department.

Funeral arrangements are pending.