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While searching for a 28-year-old man who fell off of a boat into the South Branch of the Chicago River, Firefighter/EMT Juan J. Bucio, 46, became separated from his dive partner and went missing. According to initial reports, Firefighter Bucio's dive partner immediately declared a Mayday and, along with other divers, began to search the river for Firefighter Bucio. After approximately 20 minutes, Firefighter Bucio was found and rescued from the river. Firefighter Bucio was then transported to the hospital where, despite all efforts to revive him by paramedics and hospital personnel, he was declared deceased.
Our condolences to the Bucio Family & Friends, Chicago Fire Department, and to all affected by Firefighter/EMT Juan J. Bucio's passing.
To date, 39 firefighter fatalities have been reported to USFA in 2018. 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.)
On May 13, 2018, Firefighter Thomas Albert Cannon, 63, went into cardiac arrest at the beginning of his shift while performing truck and equipment checks in the firehouse. Firefighter Cannon was treated by fellow responders then rushed to the hospital where he passed away the following day.
Our condolences to the Cannon Family & Friends, Attleboro Fire Department, and to all affected by Firefighter Thomas Albert Cannon's passing.
To date, 38 firefighter fatalities have been reported to USFA in 2018. 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.)
Firefighter William F. Brinza III, 64, responded to a reported structure fire near Elk River Marina. While still in the driver seat shortly after arriving on scene, Firefighter Brinza suffered a medical event. Despite the efforts of his fellow firefighters and Grove EMS paramedics already on scene, Firefighter Brinza succumbed to a nature and cause of fatal injury still to be determined.
Our condolences to the Brinza Family & Friends, Cowskin Rural Fire District, and to all affected by Firefighter William F. Brinza III's passing.
To date, 37 firefighter fatalities have been reported to USFA in 2018. 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.)
On May 9, 2018 Firefighter Mark A. Graziano, 47, was found unresponsive at his residence after responding to two emergency calls during the preceding 24 hour period. The nature and cause of fatal injury are still to be determined.
Our condolences to the Graziano Family & Friends, City of Hudson Department of Fire, and to all affected by Firefighter Mark A. Graziano's passing.
To date, 36 firefighter fatalities have been reported to USFA in 2018. 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.)
On May 1, 2018 Captain Thelonious “Theo” Adams, 54, succumbed to injuries sustained as a passenger in a fire apparatus rollover in October of 2003. Captain Adams was paralyzed from the neck down in the crash that occurred while the apparatus was responding to a false alarm call on Halloween night.
Our condolences to the Adams Family & Friends, Las Vegas Fire & Rescue, and to all affected by Captain Thelonious “Theo” Adams' passing.
To date, 35 firefighter fatalities have been reported to USFA in 2018. 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.)
On April 29, 2018 while operating a fire engine as it returned to the station from a fire call, First Captain Michael Godzak, 60, died from a nature and cause of fatal injury still to be reported.
Our condolences to the Godzak Family & Friends, Rostraver Township Volunteer Fire Department #1, and to all affected by First Captain Michael Godzak’s passing.
To date, 34 firefighter fatalities have been reported to USFA in 2018. 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.)
On April 30, 2018 Firefighter Jeffrey Holt, 60, collapsed from an apparent heart attack just after passing an annual physical assessment at Lawrence Fire Department Station 38. According to reports, medics were present and immediately provided aid. Firefighter Holt was then transported to the Indiana Heart Hospital where he was pronounced deceased.
Our condolences to the Holt Family & Friends, Lawrence Fire Department, and to all affected by Firefighter Jeffrey Holt’s passing.
To date, 33 firefighter fatalities have been reported to USFA in 2018. 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.)
