Line-of-Duty Death (LODD)
The May 31, 2013, motel structure collapse resulted in the five LODDs, four at the time of the incident, one years later
Laurel County Fire Major Roger Leatherman died while shielding his wife during a deadly EF-3 tornado that tore through their neighborhood
Officials said Symeon Williams, 39, was known for his energy, kindness and work ethic across the departments he served
The video salute features footage from the ceremonial events from this year’s NFFF 40th Anniversary Memorial Weekend, honoring 215 firefighters
Keith Peacy, 49, worked for North Chicago and other area departments and often went on medical mission trips to Haiti
John Ruddy served with the Jersey City Fire Department for 27 years
After 9/11, Dan Rowan, a 21-year FDNY veteran, moved from New York to Arizona to become a fourth-generation police officer – a change he says got him through some of his darkest days
Sean Slowey “was a father and friend to all, and our hearts are with his family,” the Milwaukee Fire Department said
Zechariah Cartledge runs 1 mile for each firefighter, EMT, cop and corrections officer killed on duty
Michael Scudder had been experiencing chest pains and shortness of breath
A grand jury indicted a Mass. man on charges of second-degree murder and arson; the criminal case is ongoing
Sedgwick Volunteer Fire Department Chief Wes Adams was airlifted to a hospital in critical condition before succumbing to his injuries
Two of Davies’ sons now serve as firefighters in the city
With the 2020 event canceled due to COVID, the 2021 return to Emmitsburg recognized two years of American fire service LODDs
Alvin Suriel “saved an untold number of lives in his time as an EMT and paramedic, and through his inspirational leadership,” said FDNY Commissioner Daniel Nigro
Edward Godinez served as acting air tanker base manager for the San Bernardino National Forest
Michael Freeland “always placed the needs of others above himself,” said Jacksonville Fire Chief Keith Powers. “He had a servant’s heart”
A memorial near California’s Camp Tahquitz honors Charlie Morton, the 39-year-old crew boss who died during the 2020 El Dorado Fire
Titus County Firefighters Ross Estabrooks, 47, and Wesley Vanderver, 86, suffered cardiac arrests in a matter of weeks
Patrick Corbett was a past recipient of Billerica’s Firefighter of the Year Heroic Award for rescuing a downed firefighter in a house fire
Mesa Fire Captain Trevor Madrid used the social media platform to raise awareness of occupational cancer and stay positive through his experience
“Firefighter [Christopher] Augustin served honorably until his passing,” the Evansville Police Department said
Lt. Jason Menard ‘left us lessons on being a good person, how to be selfless, how to be kind,’ said Fire Lt. Michael Papagni
A suspect is in custody after Michael Chandler died from his injuries with his family nearby, officials said
Baxter Springs Firefighter Lt. Malachi Brown suffered third-degree burns over 27% of body while battling a structure fire on Oct. 15
Jacksonville Engineer Michael Freeland’s family said he was a “proud firefighter and loved saving lives”
New Florence Volunteer Fire Company President Brandon Teeter said members suffered a “devastating loss” after the four deaths
Engine Boss Kayla Bradley, 29, suffered a medical emergency while on assignment in the Inyo National Forest in California
The public safety commissioner highlighted several occupational factors in the death of St. Paul Fire Capt. Mike Paidar
Captain Merrill Bone had served the Salt Lake City Fire Department, the United Fire Authority and the Utah Task Force 1 team
27 people were engaged in a training exercise when part of a cave collapsed, the Sao Paulo Fire Department reported
Lucas Stephenson was pronounced dead at the scene after his truck overturned multiple times
Joes FD Firefighter Larry Wyant died after a cornfield blaze overtook him as he was attempting to stretch a hoseline
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