USFA LODD: New Jersey Firefighter On-Duty Death Notification 07.11.2016

On July 10, 2016 at 2039hrs, along with his fire department, Chief Engineer Richard N. Zadorozny, 66,  was dispatched for an odor of natural gas at a local apartment complex. Operating the first responding apparatus, Chief Engineer Zadorozny and his crew arrived on scene to investigate the incident.  The odor was eventually unfounded and the apparatus returned to quarters.  
   
Chief Engineer Richard N. Zadorozny returned to his home for the evening and, a few hours later, suffered a medical event (likely cardiac).  On July 11, 2016, EMS responded to the Zadorozny's home, but were unable to revive Richard N. Zadorozny and was pronounced dead a short time later.

Our condolences to the Zadorozny Family & Friends, Eatontown Engine, Truck, and Hose Co. , and to all affected by Chief Engineer Richard N. Zadorozny’s passing. 

    

To date, 38 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.)