Line-of-Duty Death (LODD)
The FireRescue1 line-of-duty death page provides ongoing coverage and resources related to firefighter deaths that occur while on duty. The page compiles breaking news, incident updates and memorial coverage honoring firefighters who died during emergency response, training or other job-related duties, while helping the fire service stay informed and reflect on lessons that may help prevent future tragedies.
The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation supports the families of firefighters who die in the line of duty through resources, programs and remembrance efforts that honor fallen fire heroes and help their loved ones rebuild their lives. Learn more about how to support firefighter families through the NFFF.
Tunnel to Towers Foundation will pay off the mortgage for the family of Burnsville Firefighter/Paramedic Adam Finseth, who was killed alongside two police officers in a 2024 ambush
The Honoring Our Fallen Heroes Act recognizes occupational cancer as a line-of-duty death for public safety officers, clearing the way for expanded federal benefits
Phoenicia Fire District Commissioner Michael J. Ryan suffered cardiac arrest while assisting with an injured hiker call
Birmingham Fire and Rescue Service Firefighter Jordan Melton was one of two FFs shot five days ago
Trial began on July 17 for Leander Bissell in the hit-and-run death of Cleveland Firefighter Johnny Tetrick
Devyn Gale, 19, died after being struck by a falling tree while clearing brush
Newark Firefighter Wayne “Bear” Brooks Jr. was posthumously promoted to captain during the service
In recognition of his years of service, Newark Firefighter Augusto Acabou was posthumously promoted to the rank of captain
Newark firefighter Augusto Acabou and fellow firefighter Wayne Brooks Jr. were killed after they were trapped inside a burning cargo ship
The Bramwell Volunteer Fire Department father and son were looking at a previous accident scene when the ATV began to roll towards them
Newark firefighters Wayne Brooks Jr. and Augusto Acabou died after they were trapped aboard the burning cargo ship
Salvage operations will begin now that the fire on the Grande Costa d’Avorio that killed 2 Newark FFs is out
Following a cargo ship fire that claimed the lives of two firefighters, the Newark fire union is pushing for an increased focus on hiring
Funerals for both Newark firefighters will be held at the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart
The 38-year-old mural of the three members of Truck 58 had begun to fade and peel
Firefighters, salvage workers and a FDNY fire boat are working to extinguish the fire
Newark union leader points at 1-inch hose while Fire Chief Rufus Jackson says a lack of experienced FFs may have been a factor
Several FDNY fire boats could be seen pumping thousands of gallons of water onto the ship
“It’s stupid but not criminal": Prosecutor said there was no evidence workers disregarded the danger of using a blowtorch
Frederick County Recruit Firefighter Ian T. Strickler suffered a medical emergency
Two Newark firefighters have died after becoming lost while fighting a fire involving several vehicles on a cargo ship
Noble Township Assistant Chief Jarod Kammeyer was hospitalized twice after contracting COVID-19 during a standby
City of Prescott remembers the 19 hotshots killed in the Yarnell Hill fire
South Richland Fire Chief Hal Matthew Hanenkrath experienced chest pains while at a fire
IAFF leaders had resigned themselves to not having the medal for Irmo Firefighter Muller’s family until a stranger called
Firefighter Brice Trossbach was trapped when the first floor of the house collapsed
The 84-year-old New Haven FF died of a heart attack at home the morning after the fire
The Vermillion firefighter was found unresponsive at home after already being treated for being unresponsive during a training
The firefighter reportedly fell into the basement while fighting a house fire in Leonardtown
A Bayville firefighter and Army veteran died the day after mandatory training
A Ware County firefighter was partially ejected when the fire truck he was in overturned
As in past years, “sudden cardiac deaths or cardiac conditions” account for the largest share of FF deaths
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