We regret to pass on that Pittsburgh (PA) Bureau of Fire Battalion Chief John Walsh has died in the Line of Duty after suffering a medical emergency while in command of a house fire.

As shared by the Pittsburgh Firefighters Local 1, Battalion Chief 3 John Walsh, who worked out of the bureau's Station #8 in East Liberty died after being taken to the hospital from a house fire scene along Wilkinsburg… More Avenue in the city's East Hills neighborhood.

The fire broke out just after 2100 hours, last night (Wednesday) and Chief Walsh suffered a medical emergency while in command of the scene—more details to follow. Our condolences, rest in peace. Less