Line-of-Duty Death (LODD)
A training exercise turned tragic in Buncombe County when an ATV accident claimed the life of a Riceville firefighter and injured two others
20-year-old Hickory Firefighter Jake Bridges, died after a medical emergency following a house fire
A Hickory Fire Department firefighter died June 5 after suffering a medical emergency while on duty
Jeffersonville Fire Department Deputy Chief Bruce DeArk was a “strong advocate for cancer awareness”
Lt. Brett Boss, 38, “was a huge advocate for firefighters around the state,” said Capt. Caleb Feine
Brian Miiller “brought wisdom and a bright light,” the Buckeye Valley Fire District said in a Facebook post
J.R. Bullock tested positive for COVID-19 after fighting a fire with the Tarboro Fire Department on Dec. 18
James Radford was the Polly Watson Volunteer Fire Department’s chief and served with the Fremont Volunteer Fire Department
Capt. Vidal “Max” Fortuna was shot at the scene of a garbage bin fire and later died from his injuries
Robert “Bob” Stevens “will be forever remembered for his dedication,” said Gov. Tony Evers
Firefighters and EMS providers from every county in Maryland are filling in to allow Baltimore crews to attend the service
A statement from Robert Alston Somerville’s family says a “horrific chain of events” led to the fatal shooting of Stockton Captain Vidal “Max” Fortuna
A memorial for Lt. Paul Butrim, Lt. Kelsey Sadler and Paramedic/Firefighter Kenny Lacayo will be held Wednesday at the Baltimore Convention Center
While the recently-released report sheds new light on the incident, DOJ officials said it did not exonerate the five people sentenced to prison
The death of Bobby Jones, a veteran fire service member, is the first line of duty loss for the Reese & Community Volunteer Fire Department
Investigators have not determined the origin of the blaze that killed Lt. Paul Butrim, Lt. Kelsey Sadler and Paramedic/Firefighter Kenny Lacayo
Kelsey Sadler was acting in the lieutenant role during the fatal Stricker Street fire that killed two fellow firefighters
Dale Fire & Rescue Firefighter Raymond Samson, a 16-year veteran of the department, will be honored with a memorial service on Saturday
John McMaster is now “conscious and alert” following the partial rowhome collapse that killed three fellow firefighters
Glenn Poole served with the Hollow Creek and Savannah River Site departments
Friends, colleagues share memories of Lt. Paul Butrim, Firefighter-Paramedic Kelsey Sadler and EMT-Firefighter Kenny Lacayo
What makes January such a deadly month for the fire service – and what can we learn from recent incidents, like Baltimore?
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”
ICs need training reps to practice strategic deployment of resources, backup plans and communication skills
Robert A. “Bobby” Jones had an “unshakable sense of calm and amazing sense of humor,” said IAFF Local 5184 President Michael Karolenko
Many firefighters started calling a personal mayday years ago – it’s time to turn the tide
Key questions to help determine if your department has the documentation needed – and whether your members are prepared
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
