KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Independence Fire Department announced Saturday the death of a fire equipment operator in an off-duty accident.
Harold E. "Gene" Eddins passed away following an off-duty motor vehicle accident on Friday, Oct. 14.
Eddins was hired as a firefighter/paramedic in October 2010. In his 12 years with the department, he also served as a fire inspector and was promoted to fire equipment operator in 2020.
His career included a commitment to public safety that spanned more than 30 years.
Details on funeral arrangements have not yet been announced.
