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.
Hilliard firefighter James “Kevin” Crews suffered a medical emergency while fighting a brush fire in Nassau County as wildfires destroyed homes
During the NFFF Memorial Weekend in May, the names of 97 firefighters who died in 2025 and 107 from previous years will be added to the memorial
Ford County Firefighter/Paramedic William Cory “Liam” Price had served with the department since Sept. 2018
Roger Bentley was convicted of involuntary manslaughter and other charges after prosecutors said he ignored signs of a gas leak before the 2024 blast that killed Sterling Firefighter Trevor Brown
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
EMT Frederick Whiteside died in the line of duty in 2023 but has been excluded from the memorial weekend service for the last two years
Marble Falls Chief Michael Phillips never returned after responding to the deadly floods over the Independence Day weekend that killed more than 100 people
Firefighter Jonathan Ashworth, 23, had served with Fire Protection District 4 since 2018
More than 150 musicians from as far as Virginia and Calgary joined the Coeur d’Alene Firefighter Pipes and Drums to honor two battalion chiefs killed in a tragic ambush
Firefighter Jeffrey Deschenes died in the line of duty after responding to multiple emergency calls, the U.S. Fire Administration confirmed
Authorities confirmed that Marble Falls Area Volunteer Fire Chief Michael Phillips was last seen attempting a rescue in Burnet County
Officials said West Colesville Fire Chief James Sitek suffered a medical emergency during a house fire in Conklin
Firefighter Lee Kraus, a 27-year department veteran and second-generation firefighter, died after a medical emergency on June 29
The Coeur d’Alene community is grieving and shaken after the deadly ambush that killed two firefighters, leaving residents grappling with shock, fear, and outrage
Authorities say Wess Roley, a 20-year-old living out of his car, set a fire on Canfield Mountain before fatally shooting two battalion chiefs and injuring a third
Slain Idaho firefighters identified; law enforcement will accompany firefighters on all future calls
Coeur d’Alene is mourning the loss of two firefighters killed in a targeted shooting, with residents lining highways in tribute and Gov. Brad Little ordering flags lowered
Outpouring of support follows targeted attack that left two firefighters dead
Authorities say a man set a wildfire and ambushed firefighters in Coeur d’Alene, killing two and critically injuring another before being found dead
Roanoke Fire Captain Michael Reedy served since 2007 and led the department’s Fire Honor Guard and safety education programs for the community
The July 1, 1988, fire claimed the lives of five New Jersey firefighters
After an investigation revealed years-long delays in Public Safety Officers’ Benefits claims, Sen. Chuck Grassley is demanding leadership changes and accountability at the DOJ
Lawyers for the city of Columbia said the Irmo Fire District “acted with malice in reckless disregard for the truth or falsity of the statements”
A training exercise turned tragic in Buncombe County when an ATV accident claimed the life of a Riceville firefighter and injured two others
20-year-old Hickory Firefighter Jake Bridges, died after a medical emergency following a house fire
A Hickory Fire Department firefighter died June 5 after suffering a medical emergency while on duty
The NFFF director of fire programs details the many actions firefighters can take today to improve long-term survivability and quality of life
Following a four-year investigation into the death of New Haven firefighter Ricardo Torres Jr., federal officials say missed communication and command inexperience contributed to his death
The death of the Charleston 9 brought significant organizational change
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 union said Emergency Vehicle Driver Charles Mudra suffered a “catastrophic medical emergency”
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