Assistant Fire Chief Stanley Martin Jr., 71, May 6, 2013 at 0236hrs, fell ill while working at the scene of a residential structure fire. While aid was being rendered to Assistant Fire Chief Martin by fellow firefighters, he went into cardiac arrest. Assistant Fire Chief Martin was transported to the hospital by ambulance but passed away from a nature of injury still to be reported.
To date, 29 firefighter fatalities has been reported to USFA in 2013. Year-to-date monthly and annual USFA firefighter fatality reports are posted online at U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) Fatality Notices page.
Firefighter Davidson, 26, on May 5, 2013, was working on project work near Mayhill, NM, with two other engine crew members when he collapsed. CPR was administered immediately. However, when emergency personnel responded with the Life Flight helicopter, Daniel Davidson was pronounced deceased at the scene. The nature and cause of Davidson’s fatal injury remain under investigation.
To date, 28 firefighter fatalities has been reported to USFA in 2013. 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.)
