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.
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
Prince George’s County Firefighter Garry Stanley was pronounced dead at the scene
The NFFF, industry leaders and other attendees share photos and videos from Emmitsburg, Maryland
South Point VFD Chief Carl Frederick Kleinman served in public safety for more than 30 years
Bullitt County Firefighter Joey Wright died from a heart attack after participating in training exercises
Kunkle Firefighter Edward L. Nulton, Sr. was directing traffic at the scene of a vehicle accident when he was struck by a truck
Captain Mark Dempsey, 44, was off-duty and driving home when he crashed just a mile or two from his home, a department spokesperson said
David and Stacy Morse voiced their frustrations with the investigations and detailed the culture at the fire academy where their son died
Hernando County Firefighter David Hackett, 44, served at Fire Station #14 in Brooksville
Sarah Susman, 22, was driving to work when a log truck tipped over and crashed into her vehicle
David and Stacy Morse contend there was a rush to judgment that their son, Peyton Morse, died of a health problem
South Metro Fire Rescue Firefighter-Paramedic Anthony Palato died earlier this month after a battle with occupational cancer
A 19-year veteran of the Denver Fire Department died after he was transported to the hospital following a medical emergency
A nearly 250-page report described leadership that needs “immediate intervention” and a lack of on-scene management that lead to firefighter deaths
Columbus Division of Fire: Frank D. Duff Jr. was known for his “calm and kind demeanor”
Durham Fire Department announced the death of Fire Driver Jeremy Klemm, a 15-year veteran of the department, on Sunday morning
The initiative aims to train and organize emergency personnel to create protocols for ceremonies, funerals, and other official events, akin to military honor guards
Locust Grove Fire Chief Ray Vaughn served with the department for over 38 years
The Columbia-Richland FD is mourning the losses of Chaplain Billie Lee Bright and Battalion Chief Joseph Casey Desso
An Eagle Pass Fire Department FF-EMT was killed, and an EMT sitting in the passenger seat of the rig was flown to a local hospital with serious injuries
Denton County Fire Marshal Roland Asebedo, 56, had served in public safety for more than 30 years
Anthony Palato, described as having a “true servant’s heart,” was diagnosed with a cancerous tumor in 2017
Jamie Snow, wife of Elijah Snow, appeared on “Dr. Phil” to explain why she believes Mexican authorities are lying about how her husband died
Carter Conley was the captain of the Magoffin County Rescue Squad and was also a member of the Middle Creek Volunteer Fire Department
Firefighter Jeffery Hager, 46, served with the Charlotte and Huntersville fire departments
The Friends of Flight 93 National Memorial named Sgt. Sivad Johnson one of four finalists for its inaugural Flight 93 Heroes Award
Warren Fire Department Assistant Chief Brian Remy, 66, was shot and killed at the Italian American Club
John Clay Gaddy was a 12-year veteran of the Forest Park Fire Department prior to his passing
Ellsworth Volunteer Fire Department Fire Police Capt. Laron Holcomb is remembered as a father figure for the younger members of the department
Pump Engineer Stephen Buda was an eight-year veteran of the Bridgeport Fire Department
Firefighter-Paramedic Miguel Angulo, a 15-year veteran of the Phoenix Fire Department, died after contracting the virus
