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.
The Louisburg captain was found unresponsive at home after responding to an alarm activation
Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are both expected to attend 9/11 observances in New York and Pennsylvania
Belfry Volunteer Fire Department Firefighter Darrell Helton, 49, died after assisting in shuttling water to a structure fire alongside a neighboring fire agency
Lt. Rodney Eddins, 57, a 30-year veteran of the Memphis Fire Department, died April 17 after collapsing while fighting a blaze
Chicago firefighter Daniel Capuano died last year after falling down an open elevator shaft while battling a fire
Daryl Ritz, a 33-year veteran firefighter, was found dead Tuesday after being reported missing Monday
Kyle Jameson went into remission last year, but later found out he needed a bone marrow transplant
Ernest Doughty served the department for over 40 years
Shelli Farley is suing for negligence, wrongful death and is also seeking compliance with NFPA 1670
Michael Adamovich, 38, had no health problems known to the fire department; crews responded to a call for breathing problems at his home
John Morris Davis Jr., 45, suffered a heart attack while helping victims in an overturned vehicle; he leaves behind a wife and three kids
Volunteer firefighter Steven Lapierre, 58, was a 40-year fire service veteran
Ted Stafford responded to a firehouse for a medivac call; he later died in his driveway at home
Kevin Woyjeck, 21, was one of the 19 Granite Mountain Hotshots who was killed in the Yarnell Hill Fire
Chief Keith Smith, 72, was the chief of the Indianapolis Fire Department from 1992-2000
Assistant Fire Marshall Mike Petleski said firefighter Richard Sheltra died as a result of smoke inhalation
Firefighter Richard Sheltra, 20, was pulled from the building; two other firefighters suffered non life-threatening injuries
The race will honor fallen firefighter Patrick Wolterman, who died while battling a house fire last year
Christopher Ray, 42, slipped and got tangled in fire hose; the rig then backed over him in the road
The Public Safety Officer’s Benefit Program has left some first responders or their families waiting for years to get payments
Firefighter John Whelan died last July when he stepped through a translucent roof panel
Brian Woehlke, 29, was killed on May 8, 2013 while battling a strip mall fire
Lt. Rodney Eddins was looking for hot spots when he collapsed; colleagues began CPR, transported him to the hospital but resuscitation attempts were unsuccessful
The new law will provide $80,000 to families of both professional and volunteer firefighters
The bill will give 100 percent of the monthly salary earned by deceased first responders to spouses for their lifetime
Firefighter Dennis Rodeman was killed after being struck by a driver during a “Fill the Boot” fundraiser
Charles Tucker, 56, was returning home with his son after responding to a call when he lost control of his vehicle and crashed into a logging trailer
The firefighters’ union wants annual physicals, but only if there is no punishment for firefighters who fail
Steven Whitfield II, 32, was near the end of an obstacle course when he went down
Firefighters from across the country have reached out following the death of Christopher Ray
The bill would allow firefighter deaths from certain kinds of cancer to be considered line of duty deaths
Kenny Ray Jr. was found unresponsive at the plant and was later pronounced dead; authorities are still working to determine his cause of death
Christopher Gene Ray was riding on a fire truck while responding to a house fire when he fell off and was struck by the truck
