Philadelphia firefighter dies after suffering medical emergency

Wednesday, March 20, 2019
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- The Philadelphia Fire Department announced the death of one of their own Wednesday morning.

Forty-six-year-old Michael Bernstein, a 22-veteran suffered a medical emergency while on duty at Engine 78 at Philadelphia International Airport.
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He passed away at Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital.

Firefighter Bernstein had worked at companies all over the city during his career.
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He is survived by his wife, three children, parents, and other family members.

Funeral arrangements are pending.
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