Overview
- The Indian River County Sheriff’s Office announced that firefighter/paramedic Geoffrey Lang died while off duty on Saturday, July 25.
- The county described the incident as a “personal tragedy” at Lang’s Sebastian home and officials have released few public details about the circumstances.
- Lang joined Indian River County Fire Rescue in 2015 and served the community for more than a decade; he is survived by his wife, two children and his parents.
- Multiple local agencies and county leaders issued condolences and Indian River County Fire Rescue asked the public to respect the family’s privacy as memorial information is prepared.
- The Board of County Commissioners and Fire Chief emphasized support for first responders’ health, including mental‑health resources, a response that could widen outreach and counseling for department personnel.