CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) -- A Chesterfield Fire and EMS lieutenant died on Friday after a battle with cancer. According to Chesterfield Fire and EMS, Lieutenant Robert Talbott, 55, died on the night of Friday, Dec. 20 after "a brief, but valiant fight against cancer." Chesterfield Fire and EMS Lieutenant Robert Talbott (Photo courtesy: Chesterfield Fire and EMS) Talbott was assigned to Engine 224 "A" shift at Fire Station 24 located on Courthouse Road. According to officials, Talbott was a 20-year veteran of Chesterfield Fire and EMS who was promoted to lieutenant in 2017. Chesterfield Fire and EMS said Talbott previously served in various assignments including at the Chester, Midlothian, Matoaca, Bon Air and Swift Creek Fire Stations. Before joining Chesterfield Fire and EMS, Talbott served with the Danville Fire Department for eight years. According to officials, throughout his career, Talbott received numerous awards for his heroism and lifesaving work as both a firefighter and a paramedic, with his most recent award being a Unit Life Save Award for helping rescue five people from a burning apartment building in October of 2023. “Lieutenant Talbott was known for his kind, calm demeanor that helped bring order to chaos and made him well-suited to impart his years of experience and wisdom on young firefighters and newly certified paramedics,” said Chesterfield Fire and EMS Chief Edward “Loy” Senter. “He was a friend to many in the fire service and there are countless stories about his humorous side, both on and off the job.” The department said it will continue to provide support to Talbott's wife and three children during this time. According to officials, details on funeral arrangements will be provided at a later date.