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.
Porterville Captain Raymond Figueroa and Firefighter Patrick Jones died in 2020 after becoming disoriented while searching for a civilian
War Deputy Chief Jeffrey Lawson fell ill and told the driver he needed medical attention
The wives and families of Burnsville Firefighter/Paramedic Adam Finseth, Officer Paul Elmstrand and Officer Matt Ruge share how difficult the losses have been since their husbands were killed in the line of duty
The grandson of firefighter Thomas O’Brien went to court last October to get him added to the wall
Spooner Fire District Department firefighter Philip Neubich was found unresponsive by his wife several hours after responding to the call
The York County Coroner’s Office tweeted that Zachary Anthony’s death was caused by blunt force trauma with traumatic asphyxia
Herbert Wilcox, 77, was found unresponsive at his home by his wife after complaining of neck and back pain the day before
Grant Dalton’s wife recorded him stressing the importance of cancer prevention while he was undergoing chemo treatment
Decatur County Fire and Rescue firefighter-EMT Adam Taylor, 30, went into cardiac arrest shortly after going home due to chest pains
Fort Benning Fire Department firefighter Gregory Jackson was transported to the hospital after becoming ill, where he later died
Anthony Colacino was participating in a training hike on his first day as an inmate firefighter when he collapsed
The U.S. Fire Administration said cardiac-related issues are the leading cause of death for firefighters on duty
The Greenlawn Fire Department said they lost one of the best, most experienced professionals they have after Kent Stillwagon died
A study found that 103 firefighters and 140 police officers died by suicide in 2017, compared to 93 firefighter and 129 officer line-of-duty deaths
Casey Flanscha and Allison Hoffman initiated legal action against C.S. Davidson Inc., the company that the city of York contracts for engineering jobs
Diana Woolf competed to help raise money and awareness for the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation and her personal campaign, Rescue 4 PTSD
Coffeyville Fire Department Lt. Derek Messner, a 15-year fire veteran, died in a two-vehicle crash
Baytown Fire Department Assistant Chief and Fire Marshal Bernard Olive was the most tenured member of the department with almost 49 years of service
The families of Robert Bebee, Robert Garner, Matthew Renaud and Anne Sullivan are suing Motorola, claiming their radios are to blame for the firefighters’ deaths
North Richland Hills Fire Department firefighter Caleb Scott was on duty at his firehouse when the incident occurred
Mapleton Fire Department firefighter Timothy Royce, 58, died from an apparent heart attack after responding to a traffic crash and a medical call hours before
Firefighters were preparing to grieve Ivan Flanscha and Zachary Anthony when a home went up in flames just blocks from the procession
“He was good at everything he did. If he ran for president, I would not have been surprised,” retired FDNY Battalion Chief Richard Portell said
St. Patrick’s Cathedral was filled with thousands of colleagues, family and friends of Lt. Michael Davidson who remembered him as a hero
The actor delivered lengthy Instagram posts to refute inaccurate reports about the deadly Thursday night fire and express his admiration for the fearless FDNY
Ellinger Volunteer Fire Department firefighter Larry Marusik was badly burned March 10 while battling a large grass fire
Hollywood Fire Rescue engineer and paramedic Daryel Richards, a 22-year fire veteran, was set to retire this year
Pratt Volunteer Fire Department firefighters Michael Edwards and Tom Craigo were killed when their fire truck crashed en route to a fatal car crash
Chief Rodney Baker Jr. died while attending a family event the day after battling a blaze
The Children of Fallen Heroes Scholarship Act would help children whose first responder parents have died by increasing grant funding
Firefighter Michael Davidson, 37, was operating the fire hose nozzle in the basement when fire conditions intensified and he became separated from other firefighters
Firefighters Ivan Flanscha and Zachary Anthony died after being transported to the hospital
Tripp Zanetis and Chris Raguso were remembered for their determination to help people no matter the sacrifice
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