Line-of-Duty Death (LODD)
First responders and fire departments across the country honored the fallen in person and online
Firefighter Joseph Johns served with the Eagan and Eden Prairie fire departments
Memorial Weekend events will honor the 89 firefighters who lost their lives while on duty in 2023, along with 137 firefighters who passed away in prior years
Frank Anaya severely cut his leg and femoral artery while battling the brush fire
William “Bill” Jaros, a 12-year veteran, was on a conditioning hike when he became ill and collapsed
Clarence Wilburn II’s disease was thought to be a result of breathing the dust, smoke and ash at Ground Zero
Ronda Varnado, 54, was driving a water truck to a house fire when the truck tipped over
Training exercises carry the same risks as real fires and should be approached with even more caution
U.S. Navy Gunner’s Mate Dakota Kyle Rigsby died aboard the USS Fitzgerald
The fire has charred more than 28 square miles in the same area devastated by a blaze that killed 19 firefighters four years ago
Kenny Rivera, a 14-year veteran, died after falling at least 20 feet into a ravine
The teens raised $1,760 for the families of Lahiri Garcia and Paul Besaw
Chief James Belot was inducted into the Connecticut State Firefighter Association Hall of Fame in 2013
John Cammack, 76, was filling a tanker truck when the wind shifted, sending the fire in his direction
The medical examiner ruled Kevin Bell, 48, died of asphyxiation but has declined to release the toxicology results
Hundreds of first responders came to pay their respects to Kelly Wong
A passing car lost control and hit Chief Edward Switalski; crews tried to revive him but were unsuccessful
Lawrence Matthews, 36, collapsed at a house fire; he leaves behind a wife and four kids
The firefighter suffered burns to 70 percent of his body; another firefighter is in critical condition
Chief Eddie Harris, 47, died of an apparent heart attack
Neil Svetanics, 77, was celebrated for his innovation, ambulance service improvement and forging mutual aid pacts
The largest share of deaths occurred while firefighters were responding to and returning from calls
Lt. Bruce Britt died after a concrete walkway collapsed in 2014
A procession was held for Kelly Wong, 29, who fell from an aerial ladder
Firefighter Kelly Wong, 29, fell from an aerial ladder; he leaves behind his wife and an infant son
Firefighters gathered in full dress uniform to recognize those who died in the line of duty
The police file describes a scene with low visibility, firefighters yelling for help and garbled radio transmissions
The former FDNY firefighter died from complications of cancer he contracted while digging through debris at Ground Zero
Firefighter and training officer David Jatczsk had responded to a call before falling out of his chair while watching TV
Engineer Brian Massey, 56, was remembered for his expertise, skill in the firehouse kitchen and his smile
The crash occurred when two firefighters were on their way to a call
He lobbied for the renewal of the Zadroga Act, which provides health benefits to first responders who fell ill after 9/11
Prison officials said Matthew Beck was leading a crew clearing brush to contain a fire
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