Line-of-Duty Death (LODD)
The FireRescue1 line-of-duty death page provides ongoing coverage and resources related to firefighter deaths that occur while on duty. The page compiles breaking news, incident updates and memorial coverage honoring firefighters who died during emergency response, training or other job-related duties, while helping the fire service stay informed and reflect on lessons that may help prevent future tragedies.
The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation supports the families of firefighters who die in the line of duty through resources, programs and remembrance efforts that honor fallen fire heroes and help their loved ones rebuild their lives. Learn more about how to support firefighter families through the NFFF.
Botsford Fire Rescue Assistant Chief Peter Blomberg was crossing the street to attend a meeting when he was struck
First responders across the state stood in line to pay their respects to Wethersfield Firefighter Robert Sharkevich Sr.
Barstow Firefighters Local 2325 announced the death of Captain Garrett Miller
Firefighter Jason Hamilton died Jan. 27 after his vehicle crossed into oncoming traffic
Wichita firefighter Collis Grisby, 53, died unexpectedly Jan. 25
Brandon Thibeau, 22, was named his department’s Firefighter of the Year in 2016; he died from cancer last week
Ryan Moyer was collecting donations for a department fundraiser; he leaves behind his wife and a 3-month-old son
Jeffrey K. O’Neil, who turned 37 on Wednesday, died at the scene after the vehicle he was riding in crashed into a utility pole
Brandon Thibeau, 22, was remembered as motivated, compassionate and strong-willed
Colleagues said Collis Grisby, 53, was well-known and respected throughout the department
While some blame the fire on the number of garment shops, others accused the government of failing to equip firefighters with proper resources
Firefighter Brian J. Masterson, 61, died of esophageal cancer; he leaves behind a wife and three children
Tyson Mason, 29, was killed after a truck crashed head-on into his vehicle; he leaves behind his one-week-old son
Families of volunteer firefighter and volunteer ambulance workers who are killed in the line of duty would receive payment of death benefits
Officials said Jason D. Hamilton, 43, lost control of his vehicle and struck another vehicle
Following the tragedy, officials urged the government to consider importing modern firefighting equipment
The United States has offered $100,000 to aid the firefighting efforts; France and Mexico have sent personnel to help
Fellow firefighters said Collis Grisby, 53, was a family man and considered by some as “the most respected firefighter”
Tyson Mason, 29, was killed after a truck crashed head-on into his vehicle; he leaves behind his one-week-old son
The proposal would allow a one-time payment of $50,000 to a spouse, child or other designated person starting next year
Capt. Daniel Havicus’ “passion for his family and his job was evident in the way he carried himself every day”
The fire department memorialized Capt. Roger Brookshire, its first line of duty death, and used it to remind firefighters to be safe and cherish life
Luke Jones, 37, died of his injuries after being involved in an altercation outside a club
Firefighter Michael Shorter, 26, died after he and his wife were thrown from his motorcycle
Firefighter John “Skillet” Ulmschneider was fatally shot while responding to a medical call last year
Lt. Jason Adams, 29, was fatally shot while responding to a medical call last year
Marnell Griffin served the St. Louis Fire Department for 22 years
Luke Jones, 37, was transported to a hospital with critical injuries after an altercation near a nightclub
Authorities described the building as having a weak structure and it was built more than five decades ago
Danny Slusher joined the Hurricane Creek Fire Department in 1995; colleagues said he will be difficult to replace
Jimmy Hendryx’s cancer is considered a presumptive illness for firefighters under state law
After a fatal fire, city officials found that they had no outside policy to guard against the possible costs of health care for firefighters injured on the job
Fire Chief Tracy Sanders, 44, was killed last week when a tractor-trailer hit the fire department truck she was in from behind
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