Pennsylvania medic dies of heart attack. New information on death of Daniel McIntosh from Bensalem EMS.

Bensalem EMS

KYW Radio’s coverage

It took much of the day to get some definitive word on the death of a Bensalem paramedic. Firefighter Close Calls has the update:

Inspite of previous reports of traumatic injuries it has been determined that Bensalem Paramedic Dan McIntosh died of a heart attack.  

Bensalem public safety director Fred Harran says Bensalem’s emergency workers are in mourning.

Emergency medical technician Dan McIntosh, 39 (right), is the first paramedic to die in the line of duty in the township’s history. McIntosh was responding to a report of a suicidal person on Sunday night. The patient ran away when McIntosh arrived to help. McIntosh suffered a coronary when he ran after the man. That patient is now being treated for his mental illness. No charges have been filed. 

McIntosh, a 13-year veteran of the Bucks County rescue squad, leaves behind a wife and two young children. Our sincere condolences to all affected.

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