Memorial services set for South Jordan firefighter who died while on duty

SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) — Memorial services for the South Jordan firefighter who died while on duty earlier this week have been scheduled for this weekend, according to city officials.

Corban Summers was found unresponsive in his dorm room at Fire Station 61 on Monday, April 21. He was transported to Jordan Valley Hospital where he was later pronounced dead. While the death is currently under investigation, authorities believe it was medical in nature.

City officials said memorial services will take place this weekend with public viewings set for Friday and Saturday and the procession and funeral service taking place on Saturday afternoon.

“The funeral will feature remarks from family and community members, musical tributes, a ceremonial bell ringing, and a final dispatcher call honoring Firefighter Summers’ service and sacrifice,” the city’s advisory reads.

Friends and family described Summers as an incredible firefighter, friend, father, and husband, saying he had a great sense of humor and could make anyone laugh.

“I don’t know a firefighter better than Corban that would just jump in and help his brother, sister, or anybody else in need,” South Jordan Fire Chief Chris Dawson said.

Johnny Riche, a South Jordan man who knew Summers for 25 years, said he was the kind of person who “would give you the shirt off their back.”

“He loved being a fireman. The guy loved being a hero, and Corban really was a hero. He was just a fantastic guy that we’re going to miss greatly,” Riche said.

ABC4 will have a crew covering the memorial services and share the coverage both on-air and online.

Trevor Myers contributed to this report.