Jacksonville student dies while taking FSCJ fire academy exam

A Florida State College at Jacksonville student died while taking a physical fitness test to get into the school's firefighting academy on Saturday, school officials said.

The student's name has not yet been released.

FSCJ's director of marketing sent Action News Jax a statement:

The FSCJ community is deeply saddened to report that a student has died following a Fire Fighter application exercise. Our deepest sympathies go out to the family as we grieve the loss of a young man with a desire to serve others through public service. As we await medical results, we stand ready to assist the family. Our 24/7 student assistance program is available to students by calling (904) 384-1800."

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