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Orgo-Life the new way to the future Advertising by AdpathwayWitt, a Marine veteran who had served the Rutland-Dundee Fire Protection District since January 2019, was hospitalized after suffering a medical emergency during training on Oct. 21
October 26, 2026 07:05 AM •
GILBERTS, Ill. — Firefighter Greg Witt of the Rutland-Dundee Fire Protection District has died following a medical emergency he suffered during training last week.
The district announced the training incident and Witt’s death on social media. Witt was hospitalized after the emergency occurred Wednesday, Oct. 21. The details about the incident were not released.
“Greg was a member of our family,” Chief Christopher Reedy wrote. “He served his country as a Marine and served this community as a firefighter, and he did both with honor. Our hearts are with Greg’s family, and with every member of this department who served alongside him. We ask that everyone give them the time and space they need to grieve.”
Witt, a U.S. Marine veteran, had been with the Rutland-Dundee Fire Protection District since January 2019.
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Bill Carey is the associate editor for FireRescue1.com and EMS1.com. A former Maryland volunteer firefighter, sergeant, and lieutenant, Bill has written for several fire service publications and platforms. His work on firefighter behavioral health garnered a 2014 Neal Award nomination. His ongoing research and writings about line-of-duty death data is frequently cited in articles, presentations, and trainings. Have a news tip? He can be reached at news@lexipol.com.
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