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.
The Ohio Supreme Court will decide whether the original murder charge should stand in the 2022 death of a Cleveland firefighter
The July 1, 1988, fire claimed the lives of five New Jersey firefighters
A Tarrant County jury awarded $31.175 million to the widow of Arlington Firefighter Elijah Snow, finding a Cancun resort negligent in his death
North Park Fire member Brian “Tater” Rehnberg “was truly a blessed soul with a big heart,” North Park Fire Chief Joel Hallstrom said
From Walmart claiming operations made a fire worse to Vanessa Bryant’s $16 million win, these are the stories that stirred discussion this year
“David [Campbell] made such an impact on each of us,” Rock Hill Captain Mac Thomas said
Thomas D. Healy served with the department for 35 years
Matthias Wirtz, a 22-year veteran of the North Haven Fire Department, received CPR before being transported to a hospital
Firefighter Austin Duran died on duty in July after being crushed by a metal container filled with sand
Remembering the service, selflessness and sacrifice of those lost this year
Bruce Lang, a 30-year EMT and fire training officer, died after the vehicle he was driving broke through the ice during the rescue attempt
Michael Lynch had served as Boothwyn EMS chief since 2014
West Webster’s multiday remembrance includes a display of photos and memorabilia plus a prayer
Another Carbon County EMT was injured Wednesday on scene, and the firefighter had been trying to help rescue a man who fell through ice
“Bobby was a larger-than-life personality who dedicated his life to God, family, and the fire service,” said Eric Schlett, executive vice president of Clarion Events
Union Fire and Hose Company #1 Chief Troy M. Dettinger served for 29 years and was described as dedicated and passionate
Captain Walker L. Hill spent his whole career with the Baton Rouge Fire Department
Almost 1,000 people attended the service for Community Fire Company members Zachary Paris and Marvin Gruber in person, and over 1,000 more watched a livestream
William Moon’s wife, Kristina, shared a statement noting that her husband’s organs can provide “Christmas miracles” for others
Kennett Captain Robert “Big Rob” Lee Moore responded to the scene of a residential house fire and later suffered a heart attack
The family of Firefighter William P. Moon II made the decision to donate his organs to save the lives of others
The state Civil Service Commission ruled that Newark’s former public safety director was within his authority to make the reassignments
The man faces seven charges, including reckless vehicular homicide and failure to stop for an emergency vehicle
A fundraiser has been set up for the family of Charles D. Swank, an Army veteran who had five children
The Lehigh County coroner said the manner of death for Marvin Gruber and Zachary Paris is pending investigation
But House and Senate members may work together to alter the legislation prompted by a Cleveland firefighter’s death
The survivors have claims worth more than $10 million, attorneys for the families said
Mental health experts are issuing advice to coworkers and family members about the warning signs of someone struggling with the deaths
At the end of the route, neighbors gathered to pay their respects to Firefighter Marvin Gruber and First Assistant Chief Zachary Paris
“Numerous maydays were given,” a trooper said, before Firefighter Marvin Gruber and First Assistant Chief Zachary Paris of the Community Fire Company were transported
The charter boat captain is asking a federal judge to clear him of all liability as investigations continue
Mapleton Firefighter Kurt Keilhofer was hit by a 19-year-old driver who lost control, troopers say
The images of these firefighters facing near-daily barrages of battle continues 10 months into the war
