Firefighter Death
The death of a firefighters is a tragic event, not only for the firefighters’ family and friends but also their fire service family. The FireRescue1 Firefighter death information and resources page shares news about firefighter line-of-duty deaths (LODDs), off-duty deaths, memorials and remembrance events, and how the fire service can honor its fallen brothers and sisters.
Conn-OSHA said no citations would be issued in the death of Plainville Firefighter Ray Moreau
Jason Kelly, a 20-year veteran of the Bristol Fire Department known for his technical expertise and infectious positivity, died unexpectedly over the weekend
The Front Line Foundation presented a $20,000 death benefit to the widow of St. Paul firefighter Timothy Bertz, who died unexpectedly days after graduating from the department’s academy
Reflecting on how grief unfolds over time, colliding with duty and responsibility, and how love continues to occupy the space loss leaves behind
Detroit Fire Department Firefighter Patrick Trout served with the department for 12 years
DiGiovanna, a Lexipol ambassador and FireRescue1 contributor, led the Verdugo Fire Academy where he trained and mentored thousands of recruits and firefighters
Timothy Bertz realized his dream of becoming a St. Paul firefighter days before a sudden medical event took his life
Honoring the service and sacrifice of those we lost this year
The St. Paul Fire Department is mourning firefighter Timothy Bertz, a military veteran and newly sworn recruit who died at home days after completing the academy
Chicago Firefighter Daniel Capuano’s family highlighted how his example shaped their paths
From the Los Angeles wildfires to dramatic rescues, we’re looking back at the biggest stories of the year captured on camera
Camden Firefighter Julius Snyder responded to eight calls during a 24-hour shift in early 2020 and suffered a medical emergency shortly after
Summarizing the lessons learned from two investigations
Fire service leaders remember that fateful day when six firefighters lost their lives at the Worcester Cold Storage and Warehouse fire
Retired FDNY Deputy Chief James Riches is remembered as a tireless advocate for survivors and one of the voices of the 9/11 community
A five-alarm fire swept through a Tai Po housing complex, racing along bamboo scaffolding and trapping elderly residents
Brittney Ramos is suing the city of Rock Falls and two fire chiefs, alleging their reckless actions led to her husband falling through a floor and running out of air
Springfield Township Lt. Jonathan Miner died after an explosion at his home while working on a project
The NFFF and FDNY will add the firefighters’ names to the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial, with Gov. Kathy Hochul, Mayor Eric Adams and FDNY leaders attending
The FEMA Urban Search and Rescue pioneer helped build TN-TF1 and Memphis FD Special Operations
The 1966 blaze was the deadliest fire in the history of the FDNY until the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001
Master Firefighter Preston Fant is the first DeKalb County firefighter to die in the line of duty
City employees filled Centre Square as the Easton flag was dropped to half-staff—one day for each of Weidner’s 33 years
Campbell, also assistant fire chief with Chesapeake-Union Township VFD, died while on duty at Chesapeake EMS Station 3
Ahead of the attacks’ 24th anniversary, the department engraved 39 newly fallen members, bringing post-9/11 illness losses to more than 400
From coast to coast, these September 11 memorials stand as solemn reminders of the courage, sacrifice and enduring spirit that emerged in the wake of tragedy
343 FDNY firefighters, plus one New York fire patrolman, were killed in the terrorist attacks, along with dozens of other public safety personnel
Harford Assistant Chief Edward Chideser fractured his leg while battling a brush fire in March
Probationary Firefighter Sadia Williams, 21, graduated on Aug. 22 and was set to begin work at Engine Company 13
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