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.
Veteran Camden Firefighter Howard Bennett was working on a fire boat at Wiggins Park Marina when he became trapped under icy water
A veteran Camden firefighter was pronounced dead after he fell through the ice at Wiggins Park Marina on the Camden Waterfront and was submerged for several minute
Two battalion chiefs killed and two others credited with preventing more responders from entering the Coeur d’Alene ambush were among those nominated
“A huge part of my life was taken,” David Renaud said about his brother Matthew, killed in the Southwest Inn fire
“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
Brittney C. Ramos says her husband, Lt. Garrett Ramos, died as a result of the Sterling chief and deputy fire chief not following proper procedures
“It is a relief to finally have justice,” said Oren Barzilay, president of FDNY EMS Local 2507
Jason Tucker worked on cancer prevention, a special operations team and decon, Pasco County Fire Rescue said
Captain Roy L. Sewell Jr., a former Cub Scout, is fondly remembered as a supporter of the local pack
Chester T. Lauck served with Frederick County Fire and Rescue and several other area agencies plus the Air National Guard
A three-story building collapsed, killing Lt. Sean Williamson, a 27-year-fire department veteran
The flags, which have flown over the Capitol, will be given to the families of firefighters who died in the line of duty
The state’s investigation revealed violations and a lack of safety protocols related to Firefighter Tre’ Evans-Dumaran’s death
Capt. Matt “Chevy” Chiaverotti served with the Virginia Beach Fire Department for more than 20 years and was a search team manager
NFFF continues to support the city following the fertilizer explosion, plus two recent struck-by incident LODDs
Abbott firefighters aided Horace Dan Wright, and EMS transported him to a hospital
Hundreds gathered; a minister called the service a celebration of life and asked mourners to their neighbor and give them a “Jermaine-type” smile
Crews were dispatched, but Cody Mullens, 28, succumbed to his injuries
“When we take an oath as firefighters, we take an oath to put others first,” said IAFF President Edward Kelly
Officer Trevor Abney was ambushed and shot below the left eye, leaving him blinded in that eye and with a .40-caliber bullet lodged in his brain
“The first thing you feel is failure. We want to be able to save our brother or sister,” said Chicago Firefighters Union Local 2 spokesman Patrick Quane
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