CLAY COUNTY, Fla. — A forest ranger died Saturday due to a medical emergency, the Florida Forest Service said.
Jason Norman earned a degree in forestry from Lake City Community College and started his career as a forest ranger in 2002, FFS said.
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Norman was often in Clay County, ready to respond to wildfires.
The agency said Norman is remembered as a hard worker who exemplified resilience.
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“His dedication to helping others in their darkest hours, whether after a storm or during a blaze, was the true mark of his character,” said Florida Forest Service Director Rick Dolan.
Action News Jax has reached out to FFS for details about the circumstances surrounding Norman’s death.
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