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LODD: Maine medic suffers medical emergency

William “Billy” Trapnell IV died unexpectedly as a result of a medical emergency while on-duty as a paramedic

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SOUTH BERWICK, Maine — A firefighter-paramedic died unexpectedly Dec. 30 as a result of a medical emergency while on-duty.

SeaCoastOnline reported that William “Billy” C. Trapnell IV, 28, served in the U.S. Army and was an active petty officer in the U.S. Coast Guard Sector Boston. He also worked for the York Ambulance Association and South Berwick Fire and Rescue, and was a volunteer for the York Village Fire Department, according to the report.

Firefighter Trapnell leaves behind a wife and a newborn daughter.