KCK firefighter dies while on duty

Firefighter Jason Garrett, 46, died while on duty at Fire Station 19 this morning, according to a spokesman for the Kansas City, Kansas, Fire Department.

Garrett, also a paramedic, was found by his coworkers unresponsive in his bed, and was pronounced dead at the station at 80th Terrace and State Avenue, according to the spokesman.

Garrett was a 5.5-year veteran of the Kansas City, Kansas, Fire Department, the spokesman stated.

An investigation will determine the cause of death, the spokesman stated. Foul play is not anticipated, according to the spokesman.