Line-of-Duty Death (LODD)
Officials have not said how the DeKalb County firefighter died during the Lithonia warehouse fire
Authorities say the firefighter collapsed during suppression operations on the Dragon Bravo Fire, which has burned 227 square miles since July 4
The Celestine Volunteer Fire Department said the firefighter was responding in his personal vehicle when he was involved in a crash
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
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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”
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
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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
Lieutenant Kevin Ward was one of three firefighters injured in a fire on Aug. 11
Mattituck Firefighter Leonard Llewelyn, 82, died from injuries after being struck by a car
Broward County Fire-Rescue Capt. Terryson Jackson, 49, was on board and died following the crash, as well as a female on the ground
North Haven Firefighter Anthony DeSimone collapsed while walking into his home after completing a 38-hour shift
A Fuller Hose Company volunteer was struck by a vehicle travelling at a high rate of speed
Baltimore Firefighter John McMaster talks about being in the Stricker Street collapse that killed three firefighters
West Milford Fire Chief Edward Steines collapsed at home the morning after responding to a train fire
“Y’all deserve justice,” Leander Bissell said to Cleveland firefighter Johnny Tetrick’s daughters
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