Line-of-Duty Death (LODD)
We can’t all have FDNY-level staffing, but we must find staffing solutions to enhance fireground operations and survival
The NFFF will add 16 names to the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial this year
The fire service responded as it always does, tackling the challenges with vigor and determination
Video shows when the top floor of the Old Havana building collapsed while firefighters inside were doing a search
The 6-year-old daughter of Buffalo Firefighter Jason Arno threw out the first pitch at a Buffalo Bison’s game
Salem officials had challenged whether Firefighter Maurice Stadeli’s cancer was occupational
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
Broward County Firefighter-paramedic Mikael Chaguaceda and the pilot were able to climb out of the burning chopper and onto the roof of the apartment building
Despite progress to reduce fatalities, the rate of firefighter deaths due to cardiovascular events has remained unchanged
22 years after the terror attacks, the number of the dead related to their exposure while working in the rescue and recovery efforts equals the number killed in the collapses
Officials say the firefighters’ vehicle collided with a tractor-trailer in British Columbia as they were travelling home
Spring Valley Fire Department Lieutenant Jared Lloyd died in the blaze caused by the use of a blowtorch during a religious holiday
Family, friends and colleagues were on hand to witness the dedication of the Paul Vincent Rotondaro Memorial Highway
Lieutenant Kevin Ward was remembered for his many talents, hobbies and nearly 30 years of service
We should not let the nobility of what we must do be corrupted by the excitement of what we want to do
Frank Siller remembers the courage of his brother Stephen and the families the Tunnel to Towers Foundation has helped
Broward County officials plan to provide quick help for mortgage and rent payments, or funeral expenses before other benefits kick in
Communities across the country pay tribute with moments of silence, tolling bells, candlelight vigils and other activities
“Terry loved what he did and he knew the risks, but, he did it anyway,” Battalion Chief Terryson Jackson’s brother, Sergeant Cleavone Brooks said
Pembroke Lieutenant Terrence Judge had been pumping water from the basement of a structure earlier
Understanding the enormity and power of support that comes with being a part of the fire service family
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”
FDNY
The addition of 43 fire and EMS members who died of illnesses related to Sept. 11 attacks nears the number killed in the collapses
The preliminary report on the crash of two helicopters at the Broadway Fire looks at rotor blades and tire damage
Diboll Firefighter Joe Parish’s vehicle left the road while he was responding to a mutual aid request
Huron Fire Chief Ron Hines stated that one firefighter died during a large fire in near-100-degree weather
Identifying the top three manners of death for on- and off-duty firefighters
Louisa County Firefighter Mia Ethridge was involved in a fire engine crash while responding to a fire in July
“Arno” is named after Buffalo Firefighter Jason Arno, killed in the line of duty in March
The exact cause of the crash is unknown, but the helicopter fell out of the sky after an in-flight fire, killing a Broward Sheriff’s Fire Rescue captain and civilian
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