Firefighter Tomasz Marian Kaczowka was shot and killed at the scene of a house fire that had been intentionally set in order to draw the firefighters into an ambush. Two other firefighters were also shot at the scene and are recovering in guarded condition at Strong Memorial Hospital.
Our condolences to the Kaczowka Family & Friends, the West Webster Fire District, New York, and to all affected by Firefirghter Tomasz Marian Kaczowka's passing.
To date, 83 firefighter fatalities have been reported to USFA in 2012. Year-to-date monthly and annual USFA firefighter fatality reports are posted online at U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) Fatality Notices page.
Firefighter Chiapperini was shot and killed at the scene of a house fire that had been intentionally set in order to draw the firefighters into an ambush. Two other firefighters were also shot at the scene and are recovering in guarded condition at Strong Memorial Hospital.
Our condolences to the Chiapperini Family & Friends, the West Webster Fire District, New York, and to all affected by Firefighter Mike J. Chiapperini's passing.
To date, 82 firefighter fatalities have been reported to USFA in 2012. Year-to-date monthly and annual USFA firefighter fatality reports are posted online at U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) Fatality Notices page.
(The usual disclaimers: I am not a journalist; This is a blog that expresses an outlook and is not conclusive in any shape or manner.)
