Gary Stephens, a 28-year veteran of the force, was helping directing the fire truck while it was backing up when he was struck, fire officials said. The driver of the truck took his eyes off Stephens to look at the fire. Witnesses said Stephens was pinned beneath the truck and it took several other firefighters to free him. He was taken to a hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries.
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