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.
Assistant Fire Chief Chip Chidester of the Harford Volunteer Fire Company died from an injury sustained while battling a 30-acre brush fire in March
Milton-Washington Township Firefighter Scott Adams died a day after responding to a motor vehicle accident
Public ceremonies will remember fallen firefighters from 2024 and previous years
Firefighter Faizal Coto, 33, had served in the department for 3 years
“My father, Christopher Roy, was the best father I could have asked for,” his daughter wrote in her victim impact statement
Whiteford Volunteer Fire Company Firefighter/Secretary Janet Holbrook served for more than 25 years
“Our department has lost a great man,” Gumtree Fire & Rescue shared about Firefighter Gary Butner
The 21-year-old had a medical emergency at the New York State Academy of Fire Science; his parents expressed gratitude for support but say they still want justice
West Memphis Firefighter Jason Lang was on his way to an EMT training session when he stopped to help
Family members told police that Firefighter Christopher Lalor and the man were longtime friends
The proposal was put forth in the wake of the deadly January fire that killed three city firefighters
Pa. Gov. Tom Wolf ordered flags around the state to half-staff in honor of Beavertown Rescue Hose Company Firefighter Phillip “Craig” Ginter
Christopher Lalor, a 21-year veteran of the Racine Fire Department, was found dead in his home
Keith Morgan, 49, was a member of the Sand Rock Fire Department, as well as a deputy with the county sheriff’s office
Nickolas Ramirez “absolutely loved the fire service and was an outstanding paramedic,” the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department said on Facebook
Investigators finished the on-scene work last week and the structures that burned in the fire that killed three were demolished
Their relatives have different ideas about what actually happened, but they hope further review by law enforcement will lead to answers
The families of Porterville’s Capt. Ramon “Ray” Figueroa and Firefighter Patrick Jones allege negligence, wrongful death and strict products liability design defect
Justin and Amber Hicks were shot dead in their house, but their 2-year-old son was unharmed
A grand jury holds the man accountable for the death of Forestburgh Fire Company #1 Assistant Chief William Steinberg
Fire Engineer Lyle Crawford served for 15 years, most recently in the department’s EMS division
Firefighter Jesse Gerhard suffered a medical episode at the firehouse on the afternoon after the incident and was rushed to the hospital
Lt. Shody Henshaw “was a friend to many and known by all in the SAFD,” a department Facebook post states
Thomasville Fire and Rescue Battalion Chief Mark Holt and former firefighter Ernest Kinley were honorary members of the Fair Grove Fire Department
Michael “Turtle” McGuire was a career firefighter and served with the Copperas Cove Fire Department for 18 years
Steve McCann’s death is the third for the department in 2022
Jeffersonville Fire Department Deputy Chief Bruce DeArk was a “strong advocate for cancer awareness”
Lt. Brett Boss, 38, “was a huge advocate for firefighters around the state,” said Capt. Caleb Feine
Brian Miiller “brought wisdom and a bright light,” the Buckeye Valley Fire District said in a Facebook post
J.R. Bullock tested positive for COVID-19 after fighting a fire with the Tarboro Fire Department on Dec. 18
James Radford was the Polly Watson Volunteer Fire Department’s chief and served with the Fremont Volunteer Fire Department
Capt. Vidal “Max” Fortuna was shot at the scene of a garbage bin fire and later died from his injuries
Robert “Bob” Stevens “will be forever remembered for his dedication,” said Gov. Tony Evers
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