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September 04, 2026 09:24 AM •
Paramedic Clifton “Cliff” Murphy.
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MARION COUNTY, Fla. — Marion County Fire Rescue paramedic Clifton “Cliff” Murphy died after suffering cardiac arrest at his home, according to a department Facebook post.
Murphy was hospitalized following the cardiac arrest on Aug. 27 and received extensive treatment, but his condition did not improve.
His family decided to end life-support measures on Sept. 1 and chose to donate his organs, allowing Murphy to help others after his death.
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An Honor Walk was held at AdventHealth Ocala as family members, friends, colleagues and fellow first responders honored Murphy and his service.
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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 [email protected].
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