By Eric Conklin
nj.com
EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP, N.J. 鈥� A South Jersey EMT died unexpectedly after finishing a 12-hour shift for the ambulance squad.
Egg Harbor Township Emergency Medical Service on Tuesday , a 30-year technician whose career included tenures on squads in Atlantic and Cape May counties.
Austin was 52. His cause of death was not disclosed.
Remembering Austin for his dedication and smartness, Egg Harbor Township鈥檚 squad hailed him for his dedication to public service. Austin, at one point in his career, obtained a certification in Pennsylvania and worked briefly for American Medical Response, Inc., a provider of ambulance workers across the country.
He began working for Egg Harbor Township in 2022.
鈥淚f you ever had the opportunity to work with Dave you are a lucky one,鈥� Egg Harbor Township EMS said in a statement Tuesday. 鈥淒ave possessed a love for helping others and he truly cared for his patients and provided the best care possible.鈥�
Other first responders, members of the public and Shore Medical Center in Somers Point in Atlantic County shared tributes to Austin.
鈥淒avid was a true hero and a long-time partner with our ER team,鈥� the hospital said in a statement. 鈥淗e dedicated his life to helping others and saving countless lives as an EMT. His unwavering commitment, kindness, and strength will always be remembered.
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