APOPKA, Fla. — The state is recognizing 16 firefighters who died in the line of duty, including Austin Duran of the Apopka Fire Department.
▶ WATCH CHANNEL 9 EYEWITNESS NEWS
The state fire marshal held the memorial event this week at the Florida State Fire College in Ocala.
Duran’s name is now on the Florida Fallen Firefighter Memorial, along with 15 others.
Read: Family of Apopka firefighter who died after being injured on duty files lawsuit against city
Duran passed away last July after a trailer full of sand fell on him while he was trying to move it.
Click here to download our free news, weather and smart TV apps. And click here to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live.
©2023 Cox Media Group