Paramedic, 27, did not respond to 911 call. He died after his partner found him unconscious in the station bedroom

Michael Clarke, 27, died after being found unconscious by his co-workers early Monday morning in St. Peters, Missouri

Officials in Missouri are mourning the death of a 27-year-old paramedic.

Michael Clarke was working in the advanced life support unit at Station 12 in St. Peters on Monday, Oct. 14, when an emergency call came in shortly before 7 a.m. local time, according to a statement on Facebook from the St. Charles County Ambulance District (SCCAD).

“When Clarke failed to report from the station to the ambulance to leave for the call, his partner found him unconscious in one of the station's bedrooms,” officials said.

His partner and other paramedics “immediately initiated CPR and other life-saving measures, which continued at Barnes St. Peters Hospital after transport,” officials said, adding that “despite their valiant efforts, he did not survive.”

Clarke's cause of death has not yet been released.

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Clarke, a two-year veteran of the ambulance service, was known for his “amiable nature” and colleagues said he “brought a positive energy to the station before every shift.”

“Michael embodied all of our values, but perhaps none more so than compassion – his kindness put patients at ease and earned him respect among colleagues and community health partners,” said SCCAD Chief Kelly Cope. “This loss is enormous and we appreciate the support of our community during this difficult time.”

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Earlier this year, Clarke and two other colleagues were recognized by a patient and the SCCAD board of directors for their lifesaving efforts during cardiac arrest.

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Clarke's funeral arrangements are pending and “will be communicated according to the family's wishes,” the SCCAD said.

They added: “Our Paramedic Association, Honor Guard and leadership team will work closely with his loved ones to assist them as they cope with this loss.”

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