USFA LODD: New York Firefighter On-Duty Death Notification 02.06.2017

Firefighter Ethan Cunningham, 47, was found on February 6, 2017 deceased at home by a family member several hours after completing his shift at the fire department. During his shift, Firefighter Cunningham responded to one emergency call and participated in strenuous hose drill training. The nature and cause of fatal injury are still to be determined.

  
Our condolences to the Cunningham Family & Friends, Syracuse Fire Department, and to all affected by Firefighter Ethan Cunningham’s passing.    

To date, 08 firefighter fatalities have been reported to USFA in 2017. 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.)