(Brooksville, FL) It is with a heavy heart that Hernando County Fire Rescue (HCFR) announces that Firefighter/Paramedic Steven R. Terry passed away while on duty October 16, 2017 at approximately 9:30 p.m.
F/P Terry was found unresponsive by his fellow Fire Station #9 crew members who then initiated resuscitative measures. He was transported by HCFR paramedics to Bayfront Brooksville Hospital. Despite the exhaustive efforts by Bayfront Brooksville Hospital ED team, F/P Steven R. Terry passed away.
Steven Terry served his community not only as a Firefighter/Paramedic for nearly 25 years, he was also a 20-year plus active member of the military. His most recent post was at the Florida Army National Guard 1-111th Aviation Regiment out of Cecile Field. He held the rank of First Sergeant. His Firefighting career started in 1993 with Pasco County Fire Rescue. He Joined Spring Hill Fire Rescue in 2001 and continued to serve honorably with HCFR.
Steve Terry is survived by his wife Jennifer Terry, sons Anthony, Jason, Zachary and Kevin, daughter Olivia and his mother Judy Binzel. Our condolences go out to his family, friends, co- workers and brothers and sisters of the fire and military services. He will be dearly missed.