In memory of Firefighter/Paramedic Steven S. Lepselter

Broward Sheriff’s Office Department of Fire Rescue and Emergency Services · Fort Lauderdale, FL

Steven S. Lepselter, Firefighter/Paramedic of Broward Sheriff’s Office Department of Fire Rescue and Emergency Services, a firefighter / EMS, died in the line of duty on April 5, 2026 in Fort Lauderdale, FL.

Record

Rank: Firefighter/Paramedic
Department: Broward Sheriff’s Office Department of Fire Rescue and Emergency Services
Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL
End of watch: April 5, 2026
Years of service: 19
Age: 54

Circumstances

While preparing to end a fire watch at the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport and head to his regular shift, Firefighter/Paramedic Steven Lepselter suffered a medical emergency. Deputies and fire rescue personnel responded and, upon arrival, found Firefighter/Paramedic Lepselter unresponsive on the ground. Firefighter/Paramedic Lepselter was transported to a local medical center where he was pronounced deceased. The cause of death has yet to be determined.

This record appears on the RESPONDin line-of-duty memorial wall, a public remembrance of first responders who died in the line of duty. Source: usfa import.