Viewing to be held for Philadelphia firefighter Michael Bernstein

PHILADELPHIA (FOX 29) - Family, friends, and fellow firefighters will gather to remember a Philadelphia firefighter who passed away while on duty last week.

Michael Bernstein, 46, died Wednesday after suffering a medical emergency while on duty at Engine 78 at Philadelphia International Airport.

Bernstein's company was dispatched to an assignment in the early morning hours. After he didn't arrive at the fire apparatus, his fellow members found him unconscious in the hallway. He passed away at Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital.

Bernstein was a 23-year veteran of the department. He is survived by his wife, three children and parents.

A viewing will be held Monday evening from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. at the John F. Givnish Funeral home at 19075 Academy Road in Philadelphia.

Further funeral arrangements and service information can be found below:

Procession

Tuesday, March 26

Departs at approximately 8:45 a.m. from Engine 22 at Academy and Comly Roads, proceeding south on Academy to Givnish Funeral Home.

Viewing

Tuesday, March 26 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Givnish Funeral Home

10975 Academy Road, Philadelphia

Service

Tuesday, March 26 at 12:30 p.m.