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.
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
Attorney for one of the families said the city neglected abandoned properties leading firefighters to believe protections were in place
Newark city attorneys move to dismiss the $50M lawsuit from the Grande Costa d’Avorio fire that killed firefighters Augusto Acabou and Wayne Brooks Jr.
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
The drivetrain failure locked the wheels, causing the fire truck to crash head on with an SUV, killing the fire chief and five civilians
Ron Remkus said he still sees a department more interested in minimizing blame than fostering change
Ray Abou-Arab, 61, is charged with two counts of aggravated murder, each with death penalty specifications
The reports on the fire that claimed Firefighter Stanley Wilson’s life show that incident commanders must be trained and prepared to lead
Command is nothing new in the fire service; however, it has evolved into an extremely intense role requiring training and skills like never before
All proceeds from the sales will go the family members of Kevin Bell, who was killed while battling a 2-alarm fire
It’s nearly impossible not to be moved by the fallen firefighters memorial, and just as impossible to convey that to those who’ve never felt it
Firefighter Kevin Bell was remembered as a hero, role model, devoted husband and father and a talented musician and D.J.
They want to know whether a deputy chief and others were truthful about what they did and said the night of the fire
The air tanker smashed into a canyon wall on the edge of Yosemite National Park; the pilot was the only person aboard
Firefighter Kevin Bell, 48, was a six-year veteran of the Hartford Fire Department
There was initial uncertainty about whether firefighter Daniel Groover had died of natural causes in the house fire
Chief J.B. Hutton Jr. reached down to pick up a hose and then fell backwards toward a fellow firefighter
Chief Miller’s son said he would have been embarrassed by all of this recognition: “He was a humble man.”
Chiefs Lasky and Peterson said the use of defensive and offensive operations at the same time is inherently dangerous