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 1995 deaths of Bill Buttram and Josh Oliver in the Point Fire sparked critical improvements in communication, training and equipment across Idaho fire agencies
Authorities say the gunman who fatally shot two firefighters on Canfield Mountain was angry over being denied entry into the fire service and left behind a premeditated plan
Amie Lee, who died July 14 from a suspected pulmonary embolism linked to a fire station injury, joined the Van Dyne Fire Department in 2011
Testimony during the Grande Costa D’Avorio fire investigation shows a Newark deputy chief canceled a call for assistance early in the blaze
Winchendon Firefighter James Bevilacqua died suddenly on New Year’s Eve
Walla Walla Fire Engineer Ryan Pleasants was a 20-year veteran of the fire department
Nyack Firefighter Joseph Maragliano died at home the day after responding to a gas leak
Reflecting on major incidents that struck the fire service in December and honoring the firefighters who died in the line of duty, serving their communities
Honoring the service and selflessness of those we lost this year
If you think rapid intervention is just a box to check, think again
Henderson County Firefighter Richard “Rick” D. Miller served as a driver for Station 1 since 2021; he was 69 years old
FireRescue1 sits down with Chief Billy Goldfeder and Gordon Graham to discuss the origins, impact and future of The Secret List
Family members and fellow firefighters remembered Andrew “Drew” Price as warm, adventurous and a frequent prankster
EMT Frederick D. Whiteside, 43, was a veteran of 22 years at the FDNY
Firefighter/paramedic Brian Herr joined the department in March 2023 after relocating to Florida from Chicago
Lieutenant Dillon Rinaldo had been in critical condition since the fire that claimed Firefighter Rodney Pitts III
Captain Arnoldo Sandoval filed a lawsuit over the 2021 firehouse shooting when Firefighter Jonathan Tatone killed Fire Engineer Tory Carlon and wounded Sandoval
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
Broward County Fire-Rescue Capt. Terryson Jackson, 49, was on board and died following the crash, as well as a female on the ground
Following a cargo ship fire that claimed the lives of two firefighters, the Newark fire union is pushing for an increased focus on hiring
Remembering our brother and sister firefighters who died from coronavirus
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
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