A 19-year-old Ghanaian firefighter, Emmanuel Amponsah, died in Maryland, US, after a medical emergency. Amponsah was a volunteer firefighter and a nursing student at Bowie State University. His death has prompted tributes from local fire services.
Amponsah was working as a volunteer firefighter in the US when he suffered a sudden health issue. Emergency responders were called to his location, but he was pronounced dead at the scene. His family and colleagues have expressed shock and sadness over his passing.
Amponsah had been studying nursing and was involved in community fire safety initiatives. His death highlights the risks faced by young volunteers in emergency services. Fire departments in the US have released statements honoring his contributions. The cause of his death is under investigation.
