USFA LODD: California Firefighter On-Duty Death Notification 02.26.2016

On February 25, 2016, inmate Firefighter Shawna Lynn Jones, 22, was working as part of a hand crew in a steep ravine on a fire in Agoura Hills-Malibu, California, when a large rock fell about 100 feet from the hillside above and struck her in the head. Firefighter Jones was treated immediately on scene by her fellow firefighters and quickly hoisted into a Los Angeles County Fire Department helicopter then airlifted to UCLA Medical Center where she succumbed to her injuries the following day on February 26, 2016. Thanks to firefighters on the ground combined with air attacks, the fire was brought under control and no structures were lost. Investigation into the cause of the fire continues by local and state authorities.

      

Our condolences to the Jones Family & Friends, CAL FIRE, and to all affected by Firefighter Shawna Lynn Jones,’s passing.
  
To date, 12 firefighter fatalities have been reported to USFA in 2016. 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: Kansas Assistant Fire Chief On-Duty Death Notification 02.14.2016

Assistant Fire Chief Daniel F. Cool, 71,  responded to an emergency incident on the morning of February 11, 2016 at 2020hrs.  Later that day, he attended a training meeting and collapsed suddenly from a heart attack.  Chief Cool was admitted to St. Francis Hospital in Topeka, KS, where he succumbed to his injury early in the morning of February 14, 2016.

      

Our condolences to the Cool Family & Friends, Jefferson County Fire Department #1 - Kaw, Kansas, and to all affected by Assistant Fire Chief Daniel F. Cool’s passing.
  
To date, 11 firefighter fatalities have been reported to USFA in 2016. 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 Lieutenant On-Duty Death Notification 02.10.2016

Fire Lieutenant David W. Conley, 48, on February 10, 2016 at 2145hrs, fell ill from an apparent heart attack while on-duty at the fire station. Lieutenant  Conley was treated by fellow responders and transported to the hospital in Morehead, KY, where he succumbed to his injury.

    

Our condolences to the Conley Family & Friends, Olive Hill Fire Department, and to all affected by Fire Lieutenant David W. Conley’s passing.
  
To date, 10 firefighter fatalities have been reported to USFA in 2016. 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: Connecticut Chief Driver On-Duty Death Notification 02.07.2016

On February 7, 2016 at 1112hrs, Chief Driver James J. Butler Jr, 50, upon returning to the fire house from responding to a fire alarm activation with his fire company, Chief Driver Butler complained to fellow firefighters that he did not feel well. While at his residence several hours later, James J. Butler, Jr. succumbed to a nature and cause of illness still to be determined.
  
Our condolences to the Butler Family & Friends, Derby Fire Department - Paugassett Hook & Ladder Company #4 and to all affected by Chief Driver James J. Butler Jr’s passing.
  
To date, 9 firefighter fatalities have been reported to USFA in 2016. 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: North Carolina Firefighter On-Duty Death Notification 02.02.2016

On February 2, 2016 at 2129hrs, Firefighter James R. Varnell, 53, was at the fire department attending training. As FirefighterVarnell was preparing to depart, he became ill and fellow responders quickly came to his aid with basic life support measures. As more assistance arrived, advanced life support was provided as James R. Varnell was transported to the hospital where he succumbed to a nature and cause of injury still to be determined.
  
Our condolences to the Varnell Family & Friends, Bakertown Volunteer Fire Department and to all affected by Firefighter James R. Varnell’s passing.
  
To date, 8 firefighter fatalities have been reported to USFA in 2016. 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.)