GOODMAN, J.
The plaintiff in this case is the widow of a firefighter who died of a heart attack; death occurred about two hours after the firefighter responded to an emergency during which he administered first aid to a choking child. It is undisputed that the firefighter's heart attack and death were caused by his exertion at that emergency. Upon application to the defendant (board), the plaintiff was awarded the benefits provided by G.L.c. 32, § 9, but was...
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