Assistant Fire Chief William Russell “Uncle Will” Wiita of Coldsprings-Excelsior (MI) Fire and Rescue Station #6 died of apparent heart attack.
According to the U.S. Fire Administration, on September 8, approximately three hours after Assistant Fire Chief Wiita responded to a rescue/medical call, Wiita was found deceased at his residence from an apparent heart attack.
Wilta was 47 and had 13 years of service.
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