Lieutenant Joseph A. Martyna

Lieutenant Joseph A. Martyna | Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Florida
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Florida
Lieutenant Joseph A. Martyna

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Florida

End of Watch Sunday, November 16, 2008

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Joseph A. Martyna

Lieutenant Joseph Martyna suffered a fatal heart attack a short time after being involved in an intense search and rescue mission for a missing hunter in the Everglades.

He had been piloting his agency's Bell 206L4 helicopter while searching for the hunter in Collier County. He collapsed a short time after returning home following the search.

Lieutenant Martyna had served with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission for 31 years. He is survived by his wife.

Bio

  • Age 54
  • Tour 31 years
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Heart attack

search and rescue

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On November 17, 2025, FWC Class 53 honored Lieutenant Joseph Martyna with a Memorial Workout and a moment of silence before class.

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