VIDEO: A West Michigan first responder has died, authorities say. Sam Deems, 25, was a paramedic supervisor with Rockford Ambulance and deputy chief of the Casnovia Township Fire Department.
Authorities confirmed that Deems died in a Rockford-area crash Tuesday morning at 13 Mile Road and Courtland Drive. Two personal vehicles crashed at the intersection, and both drivers died, according to the Kent County Sheriffโs Office. โSam was a firefighter like no other. He served with passion, heart, and an unwavering commitment to this community. He had a deep love for saving lives and making a difference wherever he could. Sam truly embodied the spirit of service,โ the Casnovia Township Fire Department wrote in a social media post.
