Line of Duty Death
Firefighter John Raisler suffered a heart attack during a practice pack test
Ekron Sergeant Richard Givan was known for his commitment to helping others
Rostraver Central Fire Department Safety Officer John W. Bunardzya died in his sleep after responding to a call
Jacksonville Station 54 Engineer Heath J. O’Shea had served the department for 20 years
After losing their partners in separate fires, Celeste Flynn, Clara Fenelon and Sara Laird are working together to prevent future firefighter fatalities
Clinton Firefighter Michael Vinson died and another firefighter was injured
Firefighter James C. Ward collapsed while fighting a fire in Scott County
Captain Ronnie Metcalf was a 19-year veteran of the Lexington Fire Department
South Bound Brook Fire Department Deputy Chief Craig M. Konkle had responded to a vehicle crash earlier in the day before suffering a medical emergency
Fritch Fire Chief Zeb Smith suffered a medical emergency during a structure fire
Kill Devil Hills Assistant Chief Tommy Lee had served with the department for 51 years
Burnsville Fire Capt. Brandon Johannsen said Firefighter/Paramedic Adam Finseth was a man of integrity, honor and kindness
The Youngsville Fire Department stated that Louis was a mentor to generations of firefighters
Investigators are still unclear how the propane ignited; the blast killed Sterling Firefighter Trevor Brown
Gov. Glenn Youngkin and President Joe Biden spoke to the family of fallen Sterling Firefighter Trevor Brown to offer their sympathies
Battalion Chief John Garrow suffered a medical emergency while on duty
Burnsville Firefighter/Paramedic Adam Finseth was part of the SWAT team and one of three first responders killed on Feb. 18
A candlelight vigil was held in front of the Burnsville City Hall for the fallen officers and firefighter/paramedic
The explosion killed Sterling Firefighter Trevor Brown and injured 10 others
A house explosion and a semi-truck blast resulted in the death of one firefighter and at least 18 injured between the two scenes
Firefighters in Loudoun County were investigating a gas leak when the house they were inside exploded
Cumberland Head Firefighter Robert Boire experienced a heart attack while at the scene of an MVA
Vonore Firefighter Robert Lewis Jr. died after responding to a call before his shift
Plainfield officials announced the death of a firefighter during a house fire on Emerson Avenue
Firefighter Daniel DeWolf had 32 years with the Fairville Volunteer Fire Department and was a past chief
Robert Earl Brown Sr., 87, served as the fire chief at the Glendale Fire Department from 1976 to 2017 but continued to serve the community
Considering how to incorporate psychology into investigations to help prevent firefighter traumatic injury and death
Testimony during the Grande Costa D’Avorio fire investigation shows a Newark deputy chief canceled a call for assistance early in the blaze
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