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
The Taylor County firefighter suffered a pulmonary embolism five days after being injured in a crash
A South Jordan firefighter was discovered unconscious in his room
A Wayne County firefighter and Cleveland Clinic flight medic was killed after being struck by a vehicle while assisting a stranded driver
The Tri-Community firefighter was found in the home’s basement
Lafayette Fire Department Sergeant John Robinson was a 29-year veteran of the department
Despite recent federal funding cuts, plans for the 2025 National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend are moving forward as scheduled, according to event organizers
Firefighter Connor Lees was freediving off Long Beach with his friends when he first disappeared on Dec. 4, 2024
On Feb. 17, Captain Rebecca Marodiwas found suffering from stab wounds in her neck, chest and back
Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Captain Bill Gustin, a 51-year veteran, leaves a lasting legacy of leadership and dedication to firefighter education
Big Bear Hotshot Carlos Baltazar was last seen shortly after the line-of-duty death of the hotshot crew boss in the El Dorado Fire
The NFFF will add 16 names to the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial this year
A Danville firefighter suffered a medical emergency at the firehouse after a call
A Ridgeville volunteer firefighter died from an apparent medical event while preparing to respond to a mobile home fire
Captain Vernon Collett’s death is the first line-of-duty death during a fire that the Johnson County Fire Protection District has experienced
A Pinedale volunteer firefighter suffered major head trauma during a grass fire
Birmingham Firefighter Jordan Melton was fatally shot inside Fire Station 9 in 2023
Authorities issued an arrest warrant for Yolanda Marodi, the wife of slain Captain Rebecca Marodi
A judge sentenced the driver to seven years after he pleaded guilty in the wrong-way crash that killed off-duty Independence Firefighter/Paramedic Harold “Gene” Eddins
The Coast Guard determined the FDNY was at fault, finding excessive speed and inadequate lookout
Deputies found Rebecca Marodi suffering from multiple stab wounds and performed life-saving measures until paramedics arrived
Detailing how the Yarnell Hill Fire tragedy unfolded and the community’s determination to honor the 19 fallen firefighters
Ignoring PASS alarms highlights need to better manage false activations and maintain situational awareness
A firefighter’s widow and Frederick County officials are supporting a bill that would require testing of corrugated stainless steel tubing beyond industry standards
The Uniformed Firefighters Association stated that the two members had served at Ground Zero
Kings County Captain Mark Eads was known as “a dedicated firefighter who served the community with passion and commitment”
Coweta County Battalion Chief James Bartholomew Cauthen was killed and two others wounded when a resident fired on the trio during an MVC involving a deer
Burnsville Officers Matthew Ruge and Paul Elmstrand and Firefighter-Paramedic Adam Finseth were ambushed during a domestic disturbance
Worcester Firefighter Mark Stomski was injured on the job when a fire truck’s brakes failed
Montgomery County Master Firefighter Chris Higgins was known for being a mentor and serious about his work
Montgomery County Fire Chief Corey Smedley announced the death of the firefighter during a press conference
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