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.
A response to one chief’s perspective on the role of human factors in fatal incidents
West Sacramento Fire Engineer Tim Hall, an 18-year veteran and Clarksburg Fire Protection District volunteer, died during a training session
Kansas City Fire Chief Ross Grundyson described Firefighter-Paramedic Kyle Brinker as someone who “operated at the highest level of skill and compassion”
Security cameras outside the station where Gregory Louis was killed Aug. 18 were inoperable at the time
Jesse Austin Trader was killed August 2013 after his water truck crashed during a wildfire
Justin Beebe died Aug. 13 when he was struck by a tree while fighting a wildfire
The autopsy reported Bradley Long ascended from the dive without making required safety stops
Battalion Chief Mark Burns suffered severe smoke inhalation after battling a blaze, leaving his lungs destroyed
Paul Price Sr. formerly served as assistant fire chief and deputy fire chief
Reports cited Lt. Jack Rose’s use of someone else’s SCBA and failing to maintain contact with others as contributing factors in his death
Chief’s daughter: “He just had a way with people that he could get to them, bring them comfort”
Fire officials are now considering whether to require echocardiograms as part of the medical screening for firefighters
A GoFundMe has raised $50,000 for the family of Robert Oliver Reagan III
NIOSH’s findings regarding firefighter Daryl Gordon’s death holds lessons for all departments
Christopher E. Hill received full military and line of duty death funeral services Wednesday
The truck tire blew out on the highway, causing the vehicle to cross the median and veer into a ditch
The report cites crew mistakes and oversight as contributing factors to Daryl Gordon’s death
The firefighter was given CPR and first aid before dying at the hospital
Flags have been set at half-staff in honor of the 10-year veteran firefighter
The firefighter was struck as he was helping a rig back into the station
Gabriel Lee died Saturday night while on his shift, although “information surrounding his death remain unknown at the present time.”
Ryan Hummert was answering his first fire call when a sniper began shooting at him and police
John Scott, a 45-year veteran, served in numerous leadership roles, including chief and commissioner
Joseph DeMarinis served as a Marine prior to working as a firefighter
After more than a century in an unmarked grave, Hans Hanson was given a headstone
The death of Patrick Pidgeon is the first workplace fatality of an Ontario firefighter since 2011
The volunteer chief was swept away in his vehicle following a mutual aid call
Darrell Lumpkin shot two firefighters, injuring one and killing another as they were conducting a welfare check
Capt. Eric Kohlbauer died Tuesday after preparing tanker equipment
The 23-year-old was in a truck that likely crashed due to a tire malfunction that killed the other two firefighters on board
Line-of-duty deaths require thoughtful planning on how to use Facebook to announce the loss of life and share information
The tanker rig rolled over three times after veering off the road
The preliminary investigation shows that the truck carrying three firefighters overturned when a tire failed
