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.
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343 FDNY firefighters, plus one New York fire patrolman, were killed in the terrorist attacks, along with dozens of other public safety personnel
DeKalb County Master Firefighter Fant, a 21-year veteran and father of five, was overcome inside the warehouse used for movies and music videos
Watertown Chief Matthew Timerman wants an internal investigation into the death of Peyton L.S. Morse
Two firefighters performing aerial surveillance over the Cedar Basin Fire died after their plane crashed earlier this month
Chiefs Pfeifer and Schwartz, Commissioner Cassano and FBI Special Agent Combs came together for the first time during Fire-Rescue International 2021
The sale of the coins are part of an effort to raise money for scholarships for the children of fallen firefighters
Firefighter Thomas Royds, 49, was killed, and two other firefighters and a state trooper were injured when struck at crash scene
Elijah Snow’s family believes the Arlington firefighter may have been beaten and suffocated
Caballo Volunteer Firefighter Janet Tracy, 59, was pronounced dead at the scene
Charges include involuntary manslaughter related to the death of Charles Morton, a hotshot leader who died battling the El Dorado Fire
Detailing how fire departments and fire service organizations will mark the most tragic day in fire service history and honor the 343
Matthew Michael “Bear” Rominger died in May after a 5-week illness
Vincent Intiso, 57, served with the East Orange Fire Department for 34 years
Hillsborough Fire Company #2’s William Shaffer experienced a medical emergency at the scene and was transported to a nearby hospital
Palm Beach County Fire and Rescue Firefighter Joseph Deltergo, 45, was a 16-year veteran of the department
James Brooks, second assistant chief of the Whitehall Volunteer Fire Company, died after suffering a torn aorta, which was deemed a preexisting condition
Thomas M. Barber, of Jacksonville, experienced a heart attack in June
Former Northwest Fire Chief Jeff Piechura and the plane’s pilot were surveying the Cedar Basin Fire
The firefighters were performing aerial reconnaissance to direct resources responding to a wildfire
Sean DeMuynck, 35, died in the line of duty the day before he was set to return home to Canada
Gloucester Firefighter Gregory Marchant had been with the department for 27 years
Penn Wynne/Overbrook Hills Firefighter Sean DeMuynck was on his last call with the fire company
The Chesterfield Fire and EMS recruit suffered a medical emergency during daily physical training
Millheim Volunteer Fire Company Firefighter Kevin Lingle, 64, died from chest and abdominal injuries sustained in a vehicle collision
Two of the men are facing manslaughter, assault and arson charges in connection to the March 23 fire that killed Spring Valley Firefighter Jared Lloyd
Mehdi Mourad, 21, was responding in his personal vehicle when he lost control of his vehicle and rear-ended an SUV stopped on the side of the road
The Ricardo Torres Jr. scholarship was created from a $50,000 donation to the City of New Haven by Lt. Samod Rankins
More than 500 people gathered to celebrate the life of LACoFD Firefighter Tory Carlon, who was killed by a co-worker at the fire station earlier this month
The passing of Tiltonsville Fire Department Chief Doug Dugan prompted several neighboring departments to post condolences on social media
No. 7 Township Fire Department Firefighter Ralph DeBlassi was involved in a fatal car wreck while responding to a motor vehicle accident
Firefighter Rodney Heard died after “a courageous battle with COVID-19” a statement from the St. Louis Fire Department read
Firefighter Christopher G. Yock suffered a medical emergency at his home after battling a blaze at a San Francisco International Airport parking structure
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