Line-of-Duty Death (LODD)
Andrew Pontious, a 19-year veteran firefighter, was killed when part of a burning front-loader exploded
Initial report is the firefighter was killed in the explosion of a heavy-duty truck in the Antelope Valley area
La Crosse Firefighter Ken Caldwell died at home after working as a tanker operator
Captain David Moorman collapsed within an hour of arriving home after his shift ended
Former Sandwich Fire Chief Don Rimgale, 77, inspired the character by the same name that Robert De Niro played in the film
Over 900 people gathered to honor Kendall Murphy, who died after being “run over” by another firefighter
Lt. Edward McDonagh, 49, lost his three-year battle against stage 4 colon cancer
Kendall Murphy died after being “run over” by Colby Blake, who was allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol
Firefighter Scott Compton died of a heart attack after returning home from the fire
Gregory Wood was found on the second floor of his family’s home after it was engulfed in flames
Lester Parker’s daughter, Cheryl Sullivan, testified that she noticed things missing from the house that had been there on Christmas Eve
Department members are mourning the loss of Lieutenant Angie Davis, who was a 16-year fire veteran
Cal Fire Captain Ryan Mitchell died at the Pine Valley Bridge shortly after his shift ended
David Carr was involved in the ground operations for a fire at a renewable energy plant and was on the scene until the department was released
Patrick Wolterman’s death was the first of a Hamilton firefighter in the line of duty since 1971
Ryan Grimaldi was voted Hillsboro Firefighter of the Year in 2015 because of his diligence, hard work and positive attitude
Prosecutors say Lester Parker solicited his nephew to set the fire that resulted in the death of firefighter Patrick Wolterman
Gov. Brian Sandoval joined state transportation officials at the dedication honoring Will Hawkins and Jacob O’Malley along State Route 140
Proposition 6 would provide tax breaks for spouses of responders killed in the line of duty, but it only applies if they are not remarried
Bascom Fire Department cadet Austin Rainey, 19, was killed in a house fire, along with four victims who are believed to be his family members
A memorial for “Chief Bruno” will be held Nov. 4; Hawaiian shirts are welcomed in honor of his signature style
The son of Honululu Fire Department firefighter Cliff Rigsbee said training officials did not evaluate the risk of the exercise that killed him
Joe Collins, 72, died in his home after a fire that officials believe was caused by an electrical failure
Edward Frenenski, 31, was participating in a vehicular extraction drill when he collapsed
William VanGilder was aboard a fire truck that lost control, ran off the roadway into a field and then rolled over, causing him to be ejected
Thomas O’Brien died on Oct. 28, 1935, after he returned to Engine Company 3 following a fire a day earlier at a paint store in Manhattan
James Hargrave of Walsh fire station died Tuesday night while battling a blaze that forced several communities to evacuate
Ronald Hinkle was found unresponsive in his home after responding to the crash
Garrett Paiz was on his way to refill a large water tanker being used to battle the wildfires when his tanker plunged 20 feet into a ravine
Steven Terry was a firefighter-paramedic for almost 25 years, as well as a 20-year veteran of the Army National Guard
Chief Brunacini had one mission: to make the fire service a safer, more effective and efficient operation
“Chief Bruno” leaves a legacy of improving customer service and enacting change in the fire service
Several fire departments expressed their condolences after the loss of Presho Volunteer Fire Department Chief Donald Manger
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