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.
Firefighter James C. Ward collapsed while fighting a fire in Scott County
Captain Ronnie Metcalf was a 19-year veteran of the Lexington Fire Department
South Bound Brook Fire Department Deputy Chief Craig M. Konkle had responded to a vehicle crash earlier in the day before suffering a medical emergency
Lawsuit
Captain Arnoldo Sandoval filed a lawsuit over the 2021 firehouse shooting when Firefighter Jonathan Tatone killed Fire Engineer Tory Carlon and wounded Sandoval
The 1966 blaze was the deadliest fire in the history of the FDNY until the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001
Despite progress to reduce fatalities, the rate of firefighter deaths due to cardiovascular events has remained unchanged
Family, friends and colleagues were on hand to witness the dedication of the Paul Vincent Rotondaro Memorial Highway
The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation CEO shares his memories from Sept. 11 and beyond, plus the ongoing support for families impacted by tragedy
As 9/11 becomes a historical event to younger generations, it’s up to us to pass on the lessons learned and keep the memories of those we lost alive
The museum is honoring the anniversary of Sept. 11 with a new exhibit, “Recovery and Reflection, Celebrating the 9/11 Tribute”
Identifying the top three manners of death for on- and off-duty firefighters
Helicopter Crash
Broward County Fire-Rescue Capt. Terryson Jackson, 49, was on board and died following the crash, as well as a female on the ground
Staffing
Following a cargo ship fire that claimed the lives of two firefighters, the Newark fire union is pushing for an increased focus on hiring
The July 1, 1988, fire claimed the lives of five New Jersey firefighters
St. Paul Fire Capt. Chris Parsons championed legislation about cancer, assisting injured firefighters and dealing with PTSD
Part of being a good manager is watching for personal traits, distractions and other concerns that might lead to line-of-duty deaths
How the branches, groups and volunteers for the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend work together to support the families of fallen firefighters
“He would give his life for anyone": Neighbors in the Brooklyn community are shocked over the death of Firefighter Mark Batista
Marrowbone Assistant Fire Chief Brian Belcher was known as the kind of volunteer always trying to serve others
Irmo Fire Chief Mike Sonefeld said James Muller would come to work prepared to give 110%
Mark Knepp was a Hall County firefighter for 29 years and a U.S. Air Force veteran
“A huge part of my life was taken,” David Renaud said about his brother Matthew, killed in the Southwest Inn fire
The May 31, 2013, motel structure collapse resulted in the five LODDs, four at the time of the incident, one years later
We can apply the 5 Es of CRR to distracted driving to better protect our first responders operating on roadways
“We haven’t had to ask for help. They’ve just provided it,” Irmo Assistant Chief Sloane Valentino said
Irmo Fire District Firefighter James Muller, 25, became trapped in the fire along with multiple other firefighters
Seminary VFD Firefighter Phillip Allan was struck while crossing a highway to help crash victims
Poor communications and an abandoned hoseline among several factors during a fire in Berwick
How post-fire risks contributed to the fatal 1972 collapse just minutes after the fire was called under control
Crime
The medical examiner’s office ruled Jesse Reed’s death a “suspected homicide” with “blunt force injuries” listed as a contributing cause of his death
The girlfriend, a fellow firefighter and mother of his children, ran from the house, and a neighbor killed Carl Braxton, the Charles County Sheriff’s Office said
Sarah Tierney, wife of Buffalo Firefighter Jason Arno blames negligence, cites conscious pain and suffering and wrongful death
Chief Shawn Snider guided Edinburg Fire in its continuing transition from a fully volunteer department to a hybrid of paid and volunteer firefighters
