Line-of-Duty Death (LODD)
Aurora firefighters hold a ceremony to remember three firefighters killed in a collapse during the Woolworth fire
Gaven Puchinsky’s testimony supports allegations by the families of the fallen Newark FFs on the cause of the fire
At least 13 witnesses will testify about the Grande Costa d’Avorio fire that killed Newark firefighters Augusto Acabou and Wayne Brooks Jr .
Gus Losleben was driving a fire truck to a house fire when he collided head-on with the log truck
Fire officials said they would not take part in an effort to mislead or deceive members of the department, Bell’s family or the community
Joyce Craig-Lewis, a 36-year-old mother of two and an 11-year veteran, was part of the first company deployed to the basement fire
Firefighter Edwin “Jeff” Wenztel, a 35-year veteran of the department, was struck and killed by a train searching for a missing woman
An inspection of the company’s equipment found numerous safety problems, including empty air tanks
Fire Chief Gerard Dio said the men’s deaths have inspired new research on safer firefighting technology and practices
Lt. John Burns, 50, was found in his bed by fellow firefighters; he had responded to calls earlier during his shift
The 55-year veteran volunteer firefighter suffered a heart attack on Nov. 18 and died today
The attorney said a cultural indifference and lack of accountability led to firefighter Stanley Wilson’s death
Samir “Sam” Ashmar, 51, also served as a volunteer firefighter for 32 years
Art Treon was on scene when he developed chest pains; he later succumbed to his injuries
James Foote, 57, was getting ready to deploy to western New York to assist in the aftermath of the blizzard
The draft criticizes Deputy Chief Bobby Ross’ decision to send firefighters into the apartment complex; it also slams the department’s sloppiness on scene
A new study suggests sleep disorders are prevalent among firefighters and are independent risk factors for the top two causes of death in the line of duty
Lt. James Bethea died of smoke inhalation after falling through a floor at a vacant home, where he remained for hours before an off-duty firefighter called for help
St. James’ 42-year veteran died after responding to a school fire alarm
The video clips, shot by other firefighters, take place in the moments before the Granite Mountain Hotshots were overtaken by the fire
Surviving a line-of-duty death as a cohesive department is not easy; we must acknowledge the loss and the heartache and seek support from others
Investigators recommended annual medical evaluations, exercise stress tests, vital-sign checks and the completion of a health screen questionnaire
Kellen Fleming, 29, was treated by fellow responders but ultimately succumbed to his injury
Some colleagues say Deputy Chief Bobby Ross, who is black, lied to investigators by denying he gave fateful commands to Wilson and others that day
Firefighter Donald Martin became ill during monthly training; he served for 53 years
Major Malcom Jenkins, a 30-year veteran, was one of the station’s original members
They’re working to determine if firefighter Kevin Bell’s SCBA was working properly and if his air tank was full when he entered the burning building
Capt. Troy Magee fell ill while taking part in a training course; officials did not state the nature of the course or his illness
Family members accepted the award on behalf of firefighter Michael R. Kennedy and Lt. Edward J. Walsh Jr.
Christi Rodgers, 26, fell ill at home after her pager went off for a residential structure fire
Patrice Vincent, 53, was a Canadian Forces Firefighter and had been a member of the Canadian military for 28 years
Matthew Diehl’s trial is on Nov. 17 for third-degree murder, homicide by vehicle while DUI, hit and run and underlying offenses
White paint was used to deface the memorial to fallen first responders