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.
The Kansas City Fire Department skipped formal after-action reviews after two LODDs, citing trauma and threshold criteria despite guidelines and NFFF’s “always debrief” stance
The agency levied a $640 penalty after determining safety lapses contributed to the death of a Wethersfield firefighter when a utility terrain vehicle flipped during a brush fire
Investigation highlights the risks of post-suppression overhaul and origin-and-cause operations
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
Captain Darcy Stallings, 34, was responding to a call in his personal vehicle when the incident occurred
Marshall Grant Brookfield was hospitalized for more than two weeks in the ICU before he died
The Farmington, Maine, firefighters and Capt. Michael Bell’s estate had filed a lawsuit against two companies linked to the 2019 LEAP building explosion
Since 1999, the city has lost nine firefighters who died while battling blazes and one who died after fighting a fire
Three other firefighters and the boaters in distress survived
52 years after the last ceremony, more than 200 people gathered to honor the fallen at the Firefighters Memorial Statue in the Green Hill Cemetery
Capt. Brad Tendall, 43, had been a volunteer with the Nevada Fire Department for 24 years
Mark Gillam died on National Fallen Firefighters Day after a long battle with COVID-19
Paramedic William J. “Bill” Sekora worked for Jeannette EMS for 31 years and previously served as a volunteer firefighter
Firefighter-EMT Michael Pickering had been with the department since 2003
Frank Siller: The outpouring of support from the foundation’s Never Forget events related to the 20th anniversary 9/11 aided the historic payoff
It was the first time that state officials publicly acknowledged his death after he suffered a medical emergency while training
Cumberland Fire Department Firefighter-EMT Kelly Frye died after a month-long battle with the virus
Mary Ann Township Fire Department Chief Randy Miner is believed to have contracted the virus while on duty
Following the ongoing news about Peyton Morse’s death, one firefighter reflects on his personal experience with drills gone wrong
The 40th annual National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend honored fallen firefighters from 2019 and 2020
The NFFF, industry leaders and other attendees share photos and videos from Emmitsburg, Maryland
South Point VFD Chief Carl Frederick Kleinman served in public safety for more than 30 years
Bullitt County Firefighter Joey Wright died from a heart attack after participating in training exercises
