Line-of-Duty Death (LODD)
The 37-year-old Murdo firefighter died after being ejected from a fire apparatus in a rollover crash
A Plainville firefighter died in the line of duty while battling a fire, prompting an outpouring of condolences from departments across the state
The St. Lucie County Fire District is honoring firefighter/paramedic Jarius Hodge with full line-of-duty honors following his death after a medical emergency while on shift
North Haven Firefighter Matthias Wirtz “was putting everybody else above himself, just what he has done his entire life,” said Chief Paul Januszewski
Jeffrey DiDomenico served with the department for nearly 18 years
Glendale Firefighter Mark Fowl “will be deeply missed,” the department said in a Facebook post
“It’s hard. It’s depressing,” said Henderson Fire Chief Shawn White, a friend of Clete Najeeb Dadian, who served with the department for almost 23 years
Matthew Scott Hall was a career firefighter with the Summerfield FD and served as an assistant chief with the Madison-Rockingham Rescue Squad
North Park Fire member Brian “Tater” Rehnberg “was truly a blessed soul with a big heart,” North Park Fire Chief Joel Hallstrom said
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“David [Campbell] made such an impact on each of us,” Rock Hill Captain Mac Thomas said
Thomas D. Healy served with the department for 35 years
Matthias Wirtz, a 22-year veteran of the North Haven Fire Department, received CPR before being transported to a hospital
Firefighter Austin Duran died on duty in July after being crushed by a metal container filled with sand
Remembering the service, selflessness and sacrifice of those lost this year
Bruce Lang, a 30-year EMT and fire training officer, died after the vehicle he was driving broke through the ice during the rescue attempt
Michael Lynch had served as Boothwyn EMS chief since 2014
West Webster’s multiday remembrance includes a display of photos and memorabilia plus a prayer
“Bobby was a larger-than-life personality who dedicated his life to God, family, and the fire service,” said Eric Schlett, executive vice president of Clarion Events
Union Fire and Hose Company #1 Chief Troy M. Dettinger served for 29 years and was described as dedicated and passionate
Captain Walker L. Hill spent his whole career with the Baton Rouge Fire Department
Almost 1,000 people attended the service for Community Fire Company members Zachary Paris and Marvin Gruber in person, and over 1,000 more watched a livestream
William Moon’s wife, Kristina, shared a statement noting that her husband’s organs can provide “Christmas miracles” for others
Kennett Captain Robert “Big Rob” Lee Moore responded to the scene of a residential house fire and later suffered a heart attack
The family of Firefighter William P. Moon II made the decision to donate his organs to save the lives of others
The man faces seven charges, including reckless vehicular homicide and failure to stop for an emergency vehicle
A fundraiser has been set up for the family of Charles D. Swank, an Army veteran who had five children
The Lehigh County coroner said the manner of death for Marvin Gruber and Zachary Paris is pending investigation
But House and Senate members may work together to alter the legislation prompted by a Cleveland firefighter’s death
The survivors have claims worth more than $10 million, attorneys for the families said
Mental health experts are issuing advice to coworkers and family members about the warning signs of someone struggling with the deaths
At the end of the route, neighbors gathered to pay their respects to Firefighter Marvin Gruber and First Assistant Chief Zachary Paris
“Numerous maydays were given,” a trooper said, before Firefighter Marvin Gruber and First Assistant Chief Zachary Paris of the Community Fire Company were transported
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