Indian River County Fire Rescue is mourning the loss of Firefighter/Paramedic Geoffrey Lang, who died Saturday following what officials described as a personal tragedy at his Sebastian home. Lang, 35, joined Indian River County Fire Rescue in 2015 and worked out of Station 9 at 13550 Roseland Road in Sebastian. He is survived by his wife, two children and his parents.
County officials said Lang was known for his professionalism, compassion and dedication to serving others. Fire Chief David Johnson said Lang faithfully served the community for more than a decade and his absence will be deeply felt throughout the department. County Administrator John A. said the county's thoughts are with Lang's family, friends and fellow firefighters during this difficult time.
County Commission Chairman Deryl Loar extended condolences on behalf of the Board of County Commissioners and emphasized the county's commitment to supporting the mental health and well-being of first responders and their families. Multiple agencies including the Sebastian Police Department, Vero Beach Police Department and Indian River County Sheriff's Office expressed condolences following Lang's death.
Indian River County Fire Rescue asked the public to respect the privacy of Lang's family, friends and colleagues as they grieve. Officials said memorial service information will be released when it becomes available.