KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- The Kansas City Fire Department has identified the 33-year-old firefighter-paramedic who died following a training exercise on Tuesday. KCFD Fire Chief Ross Grundyson says Kyle Brinker suffered a medical emergency during the training exercise just before noon on Tuesday. Brinker joined KCFD in 2013 and was an 11-year veteran, spending most of his career at Station 35, one of the busiest stations in Kansas City, according to Grundyson. Most recently, he was assigned to the Technical Rescue Division. Man killed by Platte County homeowner after alleged break-in attempt "Kyle was a dedicated firefighter-paramedic who operated at the highest level of skill and compassion," Grundyson said. "He was a mentor and role model for many, exemplifying the qualities KCFD looks for in our uniformed personnel." Grundyson continued saying "one of Kyle’s co-workers best summarized Kyle when he posted, 'Your awkward smile was infectious. Your sense of humor was unmatched. You didn’t complain. You didn’t cower under pressure. You set an example that many people, myself included, looked up to. You showed the highest of qualities in every facet of life. You will always be a hero of mine. Kyle, you will never know how badly you will be missed. Rest easy, brother.”' Download the FOX4 News app on iPhone and Android FOX4 stopped by Station 35 Wednesday and saw a group called “Community Care Chaplains” offering prayer and support to the station and Brinker. “I was headed back to Liberty, and got the call that there was one that had fallen. We wanted to make sure we showed up and showed them that we care and that we love them.” Sarita Graham, a Community Care Chaplain said. “I have also experienced losing a child. So, I know what it feels like and it’s good to give back to someone else. We came to show our love towards them, to let them know we do care and if you need us we are there for you." “We never know what they are going to go into. We wanted to let them know, as chaplains, and as men and women of God. We are going to pray for them. Love on them,” Steven Miller, a Community Care Chaplain shared. View the latest Weather Alerts in the Kansas City region on FOX4 A group of Community Care Chaplains dropped off flowers and shared condolences Wednesday. “Every day, our firefighters, our first responders go out and they don’t know if they are coming back,” Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas shared. “This is absolutely heartbreaking. My condolences go to his family.” Brinker leaves behind a wife and a brother that continues to serve as a KCFD firefighter. KCFD is working with the family on funeral arrangements that will be shared in the coming days.