INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — A battalion chief with the Indianapolis Fire Department (IFD) died on his way to work Saturday. IFD officials on Saturday announced that IFD Battalion Chief Barry Riddle died on his way to work. Riddle, 62, was the chief for Battalion 4 C Shift, and has served at IFD s ince Feb. 25, 1986. He was a member of IFD Recruit Class #58. IFD officials did not immediately reveal the cause of death for Riddle. “We are devastated to hear of the unexpected loss of our friend and fellow IFD firefighter, Battalion Chief Barry Riddle. Barry was a well-loved member of our department and proudly served for 39 years. He was a good firefighter and even better man. Our deepest condolences to his wife Cheryl, sons Nicholas and Jacob, grandson Atlas and the entire Riddle family. For all of us who served with Barry, we are deeply saddened by his loss. He will be sorely missed.”   Ernest Malone, Indianapolis Fire Department chief. (Provided Photo/Indianapolis Fire Department) (Provided Photo/Indianapolis Fire Department) ...read more read less