Line-of-Duty Death (LODD)
Fire service leaders remember that fateful day when six firefighters lost their lives at the Worcester Cold Storage and Warehouse fire
Pittsburgh Battalion Chief John Walsh was remembered as a “good husband, a good firefighter and a good friend”
Johnny Goines, a longtime firefighter with the Verona Volunteer Fire Department, was found unresponsive in his vehicle when first responders arrived
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Festus Fire Chief Kevin Cremer was a 29-year veteran of the fire service
The Rev. Brian Alnes “was a dedicated firefighter who was respected by his family, friends and colleagues,” Gov. Tim Walz said in a proclamation
The department remembered Jonathan Flagler as a “devoted husband, father, uncle, friend, and hero” and a “highly respected and esteemed firefighter”
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Robert A. “Bobby” Jones had an “unshakable sense of calm and amazing sense of humor,” said IAFF Local 5184 President Michael Karolenko
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Firefighter Christopher Viviano is the 16th member of the department to die due to coronavirus
McPherson EMS EMT Randall Willems “was a hardworking, passionate firefighter that everyone loved to be around,” the McPherson Fire Department said
“We will all miss that fried chicken, but not as much as [Joe Killian’s] big heart,” said Clark County Fire District 6 Chief Kristan Maurer
Forestburgh Fire Co. Assistant Chief William Steinberg, 37, was transported to a local medical facility, where he died of an apparent heart attack
Chad Mittleider died on Dec. 2 after working a 24-hour shift, the Aberdeen Fire Department said
Flags were flown at half-staff in honor of Firefighter Timothy Kath and fundraisers have been established for his family
The two firefighters had been searching for victims and were about to exit the second floor at the time of the collapse
James “Nate” Leonard “was brave in his duties as a firefighter and paramedic, but equally brave as he faced and fought cancer,” said Fire Chief Michael McNally
“His death leaves an emptiness among his fire department family,” the Asheville Fire Department said in a statement
Policies, culture and a lack of experienced firefighters have officials worried about future risks for fighting wildfires
“Anytime you had a question, [Battalion Chief Chris Hoover] was right there,” said Samantha East, an Asheboro Fire Department spokesperson
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Captain Andy Loso took pride in educating children during Fire Prevention Week and in responding to calls, the St. Joseph Fire Department said
Mineral Point Fire Department Captain Brian Busch and Firefighter James Ludlum were in a fire truck when a semi-tractor trailor hit the apparatus
“Our hearts go out to [David Spink’s] family, loved ones, friends and fellow Barstow Fire brothers,” said Barstow Fire Chief Nick DiNapoli
“Joey [DeAnda] will be remembered for his positive attitude and hard work ethic,” said Santa Barbara County Fire Captain Daniel Bertucelli
Don Gross “was a giving sort of guy that just did what needed to be done,” said Terry Zwiebel, a longtime friend and fire marshal
Jonathan Flagler was a 21-year fire service veteran and the father of two teen boys
The Mineral Point Fire Department crew was attempting to turn into an emergency crossover lane when the crash occurred
Canyon Lake Fire and EMS Department Battalion Chief Jason Rush, “Skippy,” died on Saturday
Landun Charles of Lewisville was getting ready for work when his spouse, Lauren Charles, a nurse, had to start CPR on him
Michael Lessar “wanted to do what’s best for the patients,” said Lenny Brown, assistant chief of EMS operations for Royersford FD and Friendship Ambulance
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