Line-of-Duty Death (LODD)
Brenna Kulikowsk and Damon Thompson were returning to Show Low after an interfacility transfer
The other vehicle crossed the centerline and struck the Timber Mesa ambulance head-on near Show Low
CAL FIRE plans new training and protocol updates as lawsuits from the 2023 helicopter collision moves forward
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
Part of being a good manager is watching for personal traits, distractions and other concerns that might lead to line-of-duty deaths
The Professional Fire Fighters Association of South Carolina statements are the latest in a growing public feud between FFs and chief
Firefighters voice their outrage after rabbis that started the fatal Spring Valley fire are given probation
Union brings up low-staffing, delayed response times, safety problems before the fire that killed Firefighter James Muller and injured six others
Nathaniel and Aaron Sommer will receive probation for starting the fire that killed Spring Valley Lt. Jared Lloyd
Ancram firefighter Stuart Hunt received immediate care on the scene but was unable to be resuscitated
Banks County Fire & EMS colleagues said Ritchie Alford spotted two swimmers in the rip current and went in to save them
Greenwich Deputy Chief Brian Buell served the department and community for over three decades
How the branches, groups and volunteers for the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend work together to support the families of fallen firefighters
Deputy Chief Richard Alles hopes to cut 5 minutes off his time in the run up 104 floors
Irmo firefighter James Michael Muller was killed and six others injured during a collapse while fighting an apartment fire
“We are shocked and saddened at the sudden loss of Luke, our friend and co-worker,” Georgia Forestry Commission Director Tim Lowrimore said
Irmo Fire Chief Mike Sonefeld said James Muller would come to work prepared to give 110%
“A huge part of my life was taken,” David Renaud said about his brother Matthew, killed in the Southwest Inn fire
We can apply the 5 Es of CRR to distracted driving to better protect our first responders operating on roadways
“We haven’t had to ask for help. They’ve just provided it,” Irmo Assistant Chief Sloane Valentino said
Irmo Fire District Firefighter James Muller, 25, became trapped in the fire along with multiple other firefighters
Farmland Assistant Chief Kyle Osgood was driving a tanker to a fire when it rolled over killing him and critically injuring another firefighter
A Farmland VFD firefighter was reportedly ejected from the apparatus when it flipped on its side
Groesbeck Volunteer Fire-Rescue Lt. Richard Hempel reportedly began to feel ill and became unresponsive the next morning
Seminary VFD Firefighter Phillip Allan was struck while crossing a highway to help crash victims
Poor communications and an abandoned hoseline among several factors during a fire in Berwick
How post-fire risks contributed to the fatal 1972 collapse just minutes after the fire was called under control
Sarah Tierney, wife of Buffalo Firefighter Jason Arno blames negligence, cites conscious pain and suffering and wrongful death
Fire service leaders, families gather in Emmitsburg for the annual service
Watch this year’s tribute, which honors 79 firefighters who died in the line of duty in 2022 and 65 firefighters who died in previous years
Honor guard members raised and lowered 144 U.S. flags over the National Fallen Firefighter Memorial
The organization is hosting public and private events in person and is offering ways to participate from anywhere
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