USFA LODD – Oregon Firefighter Fatalities Notification 07.29.2014

Firefighter Matthew David Goodnature, 21, on July 29 at 1830hrs, died while on-duty from injuries sustained from a fall while assigned to the Launch Fire in Oregon. Investigation into the fatal incident continues by National Forest, state, and local authorities. 

   


Our condolences to the Goodnature Family & Friends, the Fremont-Winema National Forrest and to all affected by Firefighter Matthew David Goodnature's passing.

   
To date, 52 firefighter fatalities have been reported to USFA in 2014. 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.)  

USFA LODD – Colorado Firefighter Fatalities Notification 07.09.2014

Firefighter Richard L. Marchman, 46, on July 9, 2014 at 1200hrs, collapsed and died from an apparent heart attack in the Brainard Lake Recreational Area while hiking back out to the Blue Lake/Mitchell Lake Trailhead parking lot after he and fellow responders helped rescue an injured hiker and move her to a suitable location for transport by a Flight for Life helicopter to the Good Samaritan Hospital.

Our condolences to the Marchman Family & Friends, the Indian Peaks Fire Protection District, and to all affected by Firefighter Richard L. Marchman's passing.

To date, 51 firefighter fatalities have been reported to USFA in 2014. 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.)  

USFA LODD – Texas Firefighter Fatalities Notification 07.09.2014

Firefighter Daniel Groover, 46, on July 9, 2014 at 1553hrs, collapsed while operating on the second floor interior of a burning residential structure. A Mayday was sounded and Groover was quickly removed from the building by fellow firefighters. Firefighter Groover was then transported to a local medical center but did not survive the injuries sustained in the incident. An investigation into the circumstances of the fire and Daniel Groover’s death is underway by local and state authorities.

All firefighters and departments are considered a big family,” Houston Fire Chief Terry Garrison said during the press conference at KMC. “This is tragic. This is tragic for all of the firefighters and the family. What we learned on June 1, 2013, when four HFD firefighters were killed, is that the community comes together in such an amazing way that it does help us.” 

    

“As with any fire, the firefighters were under the assumption that there was someone inside and immediately made entrance into the residence,” Garrison said. “As they were making their way to the second floor for search and rescue, Groover collapsed and was immediately removed from the house then CPR was started soon after.”

As Firefighter Groover was transported to Kingwood Medical Center, CPR was continued but he succumbed to his injuries at the hospital.

"We support and keep Groover’s family in our prayers,” Garrison said.

Our condolences to the Glover Family & Friends, the Houston Fire Department, and to all affected by Firefighter Daniel Groover's passing.

   

To date, 50 firefighter fatalities have been reported to USFA in 2014. 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.) 

USFA LODD – Kentucky Fire Chief Fatalities Notification 05.06.2014

Fire Robert Glenn “Bud” Webster Sr., 64, on May 6, 2014, died from complications of a traumatic brain injury suffered on July 6, 2006 at 1704hrs..  At that time, while responding to a motor vehicle accident, the fire apparatus Chief Webster was driving left the roadway and overturned causing him to be ejected and pinned underneath the vehicle.

"Bud", as he is widely known, was united in marriage with Judith Irene Moses on February 3, 1967.  In addition to his loving wife, he is survived by his son, Robert G. Webster, Jr. of Glencoe and daughter, Tisha Webster of Dry Ridge, granddaughter, Haley Webster and many other relatives and friends.  

Our condolences to the Webster Family & Friends, the Glencoe Fire-Rescue Department and to all affected by Fire Chief Glenn "Bud" Webster Sr.'s passing.  
     
To date, 49 firefighter fatalities have been reported to USFA in 2014. 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.) 

USFA LODD – FDNY Lieutenant Fatalities Notification 07.05.2014

FDNY Lieutenant Gordon “"Matt"” Mathew Ambelas, 40, on July 5, 2014 at 2110hrs, died from injuries sustained when he became trapped while searching for occupants of a burning high-rise residential building.

   

Lieutenant Ambelas, was searching for trapped occupants in a 19th floor apartment at 75 Wilson St., when the fire flashed over and trapped him in a bedroom. He was found unconscious by fellow firefighters who removed him from the apartment and attempted to resuscitate him, along with EMS personnel. He was transported in critical condition to Woodhull Medical Center, where he later died.

     

"New York has suffered a terrible and tragic loss tonight with the death of Lt. Gordon Ambelas, who heroically died trying to protect and save others—something he’s done for more than 14 years for the city,” said New York City Mayor de Blasio. “We all mourn his loss, and I ask every New Yorker to keep Lieutenant Ambelas and his family in their thoughts and prayers.”

   

"We are deeply shocked and saddened at the loss of one of our own—a devoted, veteran firefighter who had an enormous love for his job and our mission to help and save others,” said Fire Commissioner Nigro.

  

Our condolences to the Ambelas Family & Friends, the City of New York Fire Department and to all affected by FDNY Lieutenant Gordon “"Matt"” Mathew Ambelas' passing.  

     
To date, 48 firefighter fatalities have been reported to USFA in 2014. 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.) 

USFA LODD – Louisiana Fire Captain Fatalities Notification 06.30.2014

After departing the scene of a residential structure fire, Captain Robert Thomas, 52, on June 30, 2015 at 2200hrs, lost control of the fire apparatus he was operating on Louisiana Highway 155 and crashed into a ditch. The vehicle overturned ejecting Captain Thomas, who was not wearing seat restraints, and pinning him underneath. Firefighter Thomas was pronounced deceased at the scene by the Bienville Parish Coroner's Office. The cause of the accident is still under investigation by local and state authorities.

   

Our condolences to the Thomas Family & Friends, the Bienville Parish Fire Protection District 7 and to all affected by Fire Captain Robert Thomas's passing.  

     
To date, 47 firefighter fatalities have been reported to USFA in 2014. 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.)