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.
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
Canyon Lake Fire and EMS Department Battalion Chief Jason Rush, “Skippy,” died on Saturday
Landun Charles of Lewisville was getting ready for work when his spouse, Lauren Charles, a nurse, had to start CPR on him
Michael Lessar “wanted to do what’s best for the patients,” said Lenny Brown, assistant chief of EMS operations for Royersford FD and Friendship Ambulance
Matt Siddons “was a darn good friend to everyone, and he had a big heart,” said Cadott Area Fire & Rescue Chief Rick Sommerfeld
While a cause of death has not been officially determined for Firefighter Tommy Rees, a Jefferson Township Fire Department spokesperson said it likely was a cardiac issue
The New York State Academy of Fire Science is “off the hook,” but Watertown Fire Chief Matthew R. Timerman has many questions
DeWitt Area Firefighters Association: James Swindlehurst “provided excellent emergency services day in and day out and took pride in being the best he could be”
Lt. Joe Maiello “was beloved [by] his fellow firefighters and fire officers,” said FDNY-Fire Officers Association President James McCarthy
The Frederick County Division of Fire and Rescue Services says it has “endured a long and somber year and as we continue to stand together”
The Atlantic City Fire Department is mourning the loss of firefighter and driver/operator Anthony Carfagno
Brian Lange was “very hardworking,” said Upsala Fire Chief Jay Baggenstoss. “Very dedicated to his family and his community, and an all-around fun guy”
A tractor-trailer hit Bryant Gladney’s truck at a high speed, the Boone County Fire Protection District said
As we reflect on another year gone by, we remember the firefighters who gave their lives in service and protection of their communities
Mashawn Plummer, 30, lost contact with fellow members during a “wind-whipped” and “intense” apartment fire
South Bossier Fire District 2’s Jessie Henry, 28, also was an Army Reservist, an MMA fighter and a father
Keith Peacy, 49, worked for North Chicago and other area departments and often went on medical mission trips to Haiti
John Ruddy served with the Jersey City Fire Department for 27 years
Sean Slowey “was a father and friend to all, and our hearts are with his family,” the Milwaukee Fire Department said
Michael Scudder had been experiencing chest pains and shortness of breath
A grand jury indicted a Mass. man on charges of second-degree murder and arson; the criminal case is ongoing
Sedgwick Volunteer Fire Department Chief Wes Adams was airlifted to a hospital in critical condition before succumbing to his injuries
Two of Davies’ sons now serve as firefighters in the city
Alvin Suriel “saved an untold number of lives in his time as an EMT and paramedic, and through his inspirational leadership,” said FDNY Commissioner Daniel Nigro
Edward Godinez served as acting air tanker base manager for the San Bernardino National Forest
Michael Freeland “always placed the needs of others above himself,” said Jacksonville Fire Chief Keith Powers. “He had a servant’s heart”
A memorial near California’s Camp Tahquitz honors Charlie Morton, the 39-year-old crew boss who died during the 2020 El Dorado Fire
Titus County Firefighters Ross Estabrooks, 47, and Wesley Vanderver, 86, suffered cardiac arrests in a matter of weeks
Patrick Corbett was a past recipient of Billerica’s Firefighter of the Year Heroic Award for rescuing a downed firefighter in a house fire
Mesa Fire Captain Trevor Madrid used the social media platform to raise awareness of occupational cancer and stay positive through his experience
“Firefighter [Christopher] Augustin served honorably until his passing,” the Evansville Police Department said
