Line-of-Duty Death (LODD)
Detailing how the Yarnell Hill Fire tragedy unfolded and the community’s determination to honor the 19 fallen firefighters
Binghamton Firefighter John “JR” Gaudet was known as “the kind of firefighter you could always count on”
The Richlands firefighter/EMT was on his way home from paramedic class when he was involved in an MVC
Orange Fire Marshal Tim Smith was beloved in the community and had served as the town’s fire marshal for 28 years
Willow Fire Department Driver-Operator Roger DeLongchamp, 66, lost consciousness while preparing to respond to a fire
All proceeds from the auction will be donated to the funds set up for the families of two fallen and one injured Lubbock first responders
A sticker that can now be worn on Boynton Beach firefighters’ helmets bears a green ribbon symbolizing open dialogue about mental health
The “Night of Horror” in Butte, Montana, killed 13 firefighters and at least 45 others in 1895
IAFC releases message to national media, plus safety tips for firefighters, following recent roadway incident LODDs
Howard Lake Fire Department Chief Daryl “Taddy” Drusch, 49, died unexpectedly early Monday morning
Cranberry Township Volunteer Fire Company Firefighters Mark and Lee Nanna died just hours apart last week
Homewood Fire Chief John A. Bresnan was found unconscious in his office from unknown causes Friday
Clover Volunteer Fire Department Firefighter Mark Horwich was killed in a crash while responding to a structure fire
A vehicle crossed a median and crashed into the firefighter-paramedics and police officer as they worked a wreck
FDNY Lt. Michael Toomey’s father, Firefighter John “Jack” Toomey, died in 1987 shortly before becoming a lieutenant
Sumrall Firefighters Clinton Beasley and Loretta Sykes were killed in the line of duty when they were struck by Brandon Eaton in 2017
Reducing LODDs, improving equipment caches and reducing major wildland fires top the list
North East Fire Assistant Engineer Otis L. Isaacs Jr., 73, died after returning home from working on a fire department vehicle
The judge said police should have obtained a warrant before seizing the cellphone of the man accused of setting the fire that killed Worcester Firefighter Christopher Roy
Roadway LODDs are tragic reminders of the importance of time, distance and shielding to reduce hot zone risk
West Peculiar Firefighter Charles “Chuck” McCormick was critically injured after falling into the basement and later died at the hospital
Gallia County Firefighter Wendell “Trey” Rossiter was killed in a car crash in August
Paramedic Daniel Thomasson sends the flags to the departments and families of every first responder killed in the line of duty
This year, 57 firefighters lost their lives in the line of duty; their dedication to protecting their communities will never be forgotten
The video was made to spread awareness about a fundraiser for fallen Union Grove Yorkville Firefighter Brian Serdynski’s family
East Farmingdale Volunteer Firefighter Michael Cardinale Sr., 63, was found unresponsive shortly after a call
The two volunteer firefighters were killed and three were injured when a fire truck crashed into a tree and went off the road
Organizations’ efforts help prevent firefighter families from facing unthinkable loss
This year’s annual memorial ceremony honored 22 Jacksonville firefighters who have died in the line of duty since 1885
Morton-Rutledge Volunteer Fire Capt. Michael Christopher Malinowski told fellow firefighters he wasn’t feeling well and later died at the hospital
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health confirmed it is investigating the November fire that killed Worcester Fire Lt. Jason Menard
Two military-focused books can help fire service leaders support the families of fallen firefighters
A memorial ceremony was held Sunday for Worcester Firefighter Jon Davies Sr., who died when part of a burning building collapsed in 2011