Pa. Fire Police Officer Dies after Medical Emergency During Call

Richlandtown Fire Police Officer Todd Koch, described as "a dedicated and valued member" of the fire company, suffered a respiratory attack that led to cardiac arrest while responding to an emergency call.
Source Officer.com News
March 11, 2026

What to know

  • Richlandtown Fire Police Officer Todd Koch died Monday after suffering a respiratory attack that led to cardiac arrest while responding to an emergency call.
  • Crews performed lifesaving efforts, but Koch did not survive the medical emergency.
  • The fire company described Koch as a dedicated member whose loss is deeply felt throughout the department and the community.
Richlandtown, PA, Fire Company
Richlandtown, PA, Fire Police Officer Todd Koch

Richlandtown, PA, Fire Police Officer Todd Koch died after suffering a respiratory attack that led to cardiac arrest during an emergency call Monday.

A Pennsylvania fire police officer died after suffering a medical issue while responding to an emergency call Monday.

Richlandtown Fire Police Officer Todd Koch suffered a respiratory attack during a call, the Richlandtown Fire Company stated in a social media post. That led to Koch suffering cardiac arrest.

"Despite immediate and continued lifesaving efforts, Todd passed away as a result of this medical emergency," the fire company stated.

Koch was described as "a dedicated and valued member" of the fire company. He performed his duties with "the selflessness that defines the fire service," the fire company stated.

"His loss is felt deeply throughout our department and the community he faithfully served," the agency added.

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