Line-of-Duty Death (LODD)
Guidance for managing the emotions associated with the anniversaries of traumatic incidents
From identifying your “why” to studying climb logistics, there are several factors to consider as you prepare to complete the climb in honor of fallen firefighters
Do we have the courage to change our thinking about firefighter LODDs?
Miami Fire Rescue officials said the unnamed firefighter was found by two of his colleagues who realized he was missing before they responded to a call
Prosecutors accused Stephen Taylor Scarpa of driving under the influence of a controlled substance when his van collided with Mike Kreza
After it was revealed that Rick Garner, 29, died of cardiac arrest, Chief Steven Davis said the department will review how responder recruit health is assessed
Magee Fire Department Dustin Grubbs’ vehicle overturned after running off the road while he was on his way to a blaze
Costa Mesa Fire & Rescue Captain Mike Kreza was riding his bicycle when he was critically injured by a van
After Raleigh Haas died in August, his colleagues kept his Christmas tradition alive by hanging the lights he put up at his house every year
Legislation recognizes and remembers first responder line of duty deaths
In sentencing Steve Pritchard to 30 years in prison, Judge Greg Stivers said he committed a “dastardly and depraved act” by setting a fire that killed Charles Sparks
Rocky Point Fire & EMS Chief Glenn Harman was found dead at his computer at the station after 48 years of service
The “Firefighter and Paramedic Patrick Wolterman Memorial Highway” sign was erected for the first responder who died in a fire in 2015
Michael Fontanez Mendez II initially fled the scene of the crash, leaving firefighter Chase Hartlaub unconscious in the passenger seat
Keith Urban dedicated his Charlottesville concert to Lt. Brad Clark, who was killed when a tractor-trailer crashed into his fire truck
Brookfield Fire Department Lt. Brian Kachaylo, who was also a STAT MedEvac flight paramedic, died of colon cancer
The Commonwealth Health ambulance features the names of 25 first responders and military members who lost their lives in the line of duty
California Office of Emergency Services Asst. Fire Chief Ken Hood suffered a medical emergency while at a multi-agency coordination meeting
Tunnels to Towers Foundation CEO Frank Siller donated $100,000 to the family of Lt. Brad Clark to help pay their mortgage
Earling Fire and Rescue Department Chief Tom Henrich fell ill while on the scene of a combine fire
The children of Keith Young, who died of 9/11-related cancer, pitched his innovative cutting board to the Sharks, who all collaborated on a deal
Saint David Fire District firefighter Joshua Eugin, 36, died while participating in a “blackout drill”
Gulf County Fire and Emergency Services firefighter-paramedic Brad Price was helping family members clear debris when a tree fell on the tractor he was using
Over a thousand people attended the funeral of Lt. Brad Clark, who was killed when a tractor-trailer crashed into his fire truck
Christopher Weeks, a dedicated first responder who died unexpectedly, was paid tribute by his colleagues with a 15-vehicle fire and ambulance escort
A portion of a road in Upper Darby was named The Deputy Fire Chief Michael P. Morgan Memorial Highway in honor of the 30-year veteran
Fire Lt. Brad Clark died at the scene when a tractor-trailer struck his fire engine at the scene of a two-vehicle crash
The family of firefighter Christopher Brooks, who died in a motorcycle crash, took home a cat that his colleagues rescued from inside a car
Prince George’s County Fire/EMS Department firefighter Jesse McCullough died after battling cancer since 2017
Fire departments were invited by the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation to pay tribute to the 103 firefighters who died in the line of duty in 2017
Jessica Padgett posed for photos on what was supposed to be her wedding day with firefighter Kendall Murphy, who was killed by an alleged drunk driver in 2017
Firefighter Scott Deem was honored by the San Antonio Fire Department by having a mock 2,400 square foot home named after him
Here is a step-by-step guide on how to participate in the annual event held by the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation
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