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.
Nearly a dozen contributing factors, including a lack of pre-incident planning and crew integrity, are listed in the report on the death of a Spring Valley firefighter in 2021
Winchester Firefighter Rick Sanders is survived by his wife, Billie, four children and four grandchildren with another grandchild on the way
The Napoleon Volunteer Fire Company stated Firefighter Ralph Meyer had joined the department when he was 14 years old
Jose Samaniego, 33, was hospitalized with a serious illness, but he did not respond to treatment and declined rapidly
Natasha Rivera was 17 years old when her father died after collapsing at a fire
James “Jimmy” Lanza, 71, was diagnosed with metastatic brain cancer last year
Charles “Rick” Gentilcore, 52, leaves behind a wife and a son
Firefighter Andrew Gordon was on the back of a truck responding to a fire when the engine overturned and knocked him unconscious
Colleagues found firefighter Charles “Rick” Gentilcore, 52, seated in a chair inside the station
The court found that the state’s evidence against Mansur Shakirov fell short of proving beyond a reasonable doubt that he caused the death of Chris Brown
Anthony Spano, 47, had just gotten off a 24-hour shift when he collapsed and died while exercising
Andrea Manske, 23, died in a 2011 car crash; her family donated four thermal imaging cameras as well as a Smart Board for training
Jose Gonzalez, 25, pleaded not guilty in the March 16 death of Yadira Arroyo
Officials said James H. Yiengst, 72, was one of the most active firefighters in the county
Daryl Gordon died March 2015 after falling down an elevator shaft
Seven firefighter and police officer widows have been waiting for at least a year for their share of benefits under the Line of Duty Compensation Act
Volunteer firefighter James H. Yiengst, 72, was a 55-year veteran
Kenneth Donnelly is survived by his wife of 43 years, three children and five grandchildren
Anthony Spano, 47, had been with the department for almost 14 years
The ruling said the state doesn’t have a legal duty to protect property from naturally caused wildfires
Chief Tavis Leake said the department is in the process of creating a memorial sticker honoring all three fallen firefighters
Firefighter-paramedics will wear a monitor that measures their physiological responses during each shift
Chris Gragg, and his son, Cody Gragg, were on their way to a motocross race when their vehicle blew a tire and veered off the road
Justin Terney was shot several times during a shootout and died after undergoing surgery overnight
Chief Francis William Farr was known for his commitment to the fire service and for his integrity
Jacob Howser’s death came just before his fire company’s fundraiser Saturday
Responders from around the city Saturday joined thousands of bystanders lining the streets to honor Yadira Arroyo
Yadira Arroyo was run over after a man hijacked her ambulance last week
Steven McKenrick, 44, an organ donor, was taken off life support two days after the crash
Solvable, and often preventable, administrative problems can trip up fire chiefs, even if their intentions are right
Lt. Christopher Foster was found unresponsive and pronounced dead from an apparent cardiac arrest
Robert Reagan was killed while battling the Soberanes Fire July 2016
Ken Anderson, 49, a 23-year veteran, died March 11 after suffering a stroke
