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.
Amie Lee, who died July 14 from a suspected pulmonary embolism linked to a fire station injury, joined the Van Dyne Fire Department in 2011
A Maryland fire captain died after falling into a basement during a 2021 house fire, with investigators citing gaps in size-up, crew integrity, and rapid intervention readiness
East Branch Assistant Chief Jason McGlone was electrocuted after responding to a crash with a suspected DUI driver, where an electrical wire touched the top of his fire truck
Family, colleagues and neighbors said fallen Passaic Firefighter Israel Tolentino Jr. was caring, selfless and born to be a firefighter
Retired FDNY Battalion Chief Albert “Al” Petrocelli, 73, died early Wednesday
The Maine Department of Labor found that firefighters who went to investigate an initial propane leak did not have SCBAs or sufficient hazmat training
Passaic Fire Chief Patrick Trentacost said the death of 33-year-old Firefighter-EMT Israel Tolentino was “a clear line of duty death”
PSOB releases statement underscoring need to prove on-the-job exposure
Former Milwaukee Firefighter Lawrence Riley, 66, who served in the Navy during the Vietnam War, is the first person in the city to die from COVID-19
Jackson Fire Lt. Yancey Williams was shot and killed late Sunday night
Montcalm Volunteer Firefighter Zachary S. Blankenship, 26, collapsed just hours after battling the blaze, the USFA reported this week
First responder agencies are working to improve mental health resources and training after the death of Cowlitz 2 Fire & Rescue Battalion Chief Mickel Zainfeld
Retired FDNY Fire Marshal John Knox, 84, had been suffering from 9/11-related illness
Forysth Township Firefighter Ben Lauren, 23, died while fighting a residential fire on a former Air Force base
The two companies will pay a total of about $16,000 for safety violations prior to the 2019 explosion that killed Capt. Michael Bell
The man was sentenced to more than 10 years in prison for leaving the scene after striking and killing Greeley Firefighter Steve Kuzik
Thoroughfare Volunteer Fire Department Safety Officer Joe Tucker was operating an engine and suffered a medical emergency upon arriving at the scene
Mount Holly Springs Citizens Fire Company Firefighter Jerome Guise, 34, was killed in the blaze early Monday morning
Central Bell County Fire & Rescue Chief Jason Worsdale served at the department for 10 years and reportedly suffered from PTSD
York City Firefighters Ivan Flanscha and Zach Anthony were killed in 2018 while extinguishing remaining hot spots after a blaze at the building
Hundreds gathered to pay respects at the funerals for Porterville Fire Capt. Ramon Figueroa on Tuesday and Firefighter Patrick Jones on Thursday
Indianola Volunteer Firefighter Donald Lepper suddenly collapsed Sunday morning after fighting the blaze Saturday afternoon
Porterville Fire Capt. Ramon “Ray” Figueroa is remembered as a dedicated professional, a great leader and an adoring father
The suit alleged brownout policies in a Delaware city contributed to the deaths of the three firefighters and significant injuries to three others
The teens previously faced manslaughter charges in the fire that killed Porterville Firefighters Raymond Figueroa and Patrick Jones
FDNY Firefighter Daniel Foley had searched for the body of his brother, FDNY Firefighter Thomas Foley, for 11 days after the terrorist attacks
The body of Porterville Firefighter Patrick Jones was recovered late Wednesday
Porterville Fire Capt. Ramon Figueroa and Firefighter Patrick Jones were killed battling the blaze late Tuesday afternoon
Michigan State Police are investigating but have not been able to recover the funds, which has been missing since October
The 1995 fire killed Capt. Thomas Brooks, Firefighter Patricia Conroy and Firefighter Marc Kolenda
Officials have designated Feb. 13 as Lynn Firefighters Day in memory of the devastating fire and building collapse
Retired FDNY Firefighters Paul Deo Jr. and Richard Jones both died on Friday, according to Commissioner Daniel Nigro
Strong talks about a “single-action approach” to incidents to integrate strategy and tactics, keeping firefighters safer on the fireground
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