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Monday, November 26, 2018

USFA LODD: New Jersey Firefighter On-Duty Death Notification 11.22.2018

On 11/21/18, Firefighter Michael Galay, 71, responded to smoke and a fire alarm activation at an office building. He returned from the incident and proceeded to assist several firefighters at Station 1 with the arrival of a new engine company. Firefighter Galay then went home, where, on the morning of 11/22/18 at approximately 0645hrs, his wife attempted to wake him and found him unresponsive. CPR was administered and Firefighter Michael Galay was transported to the hospital where he died a short time later.  The nature and cause of fatal injury are still to be reported.
  
Our condolences to the Galay Family & Friends, Green Knoll Fire Rescue, and to all affected by Firefighter Michael Galay’s passing. 
   
To date, 80 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.) 




Monday, November 19, 2018

USFA LODD: Ohio Firefighter On-Duty Death Notification 11.15.2018

While responding to an emergency medical call, Firefighter Daniel Lucius, 33, was involved in an accident when he lost control of his vehicle and crashed into a pond. Emergency responders quickly responded to the accident scene and were able to pull FirefightLucius from the submerged vehicle. Firefighter Daniel J. Lucius was transported to Magruder Hospital in Port Clinton, Ohio, where he was pronounced deceased from the injuries sustained.
  
Our condolences to the Lucius Family & Friends, Carroll Township Fire and EMS, and to all affected by Firefighter Daniel Lucius’ passing. 
   
To date, 79 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.) 



USFA LODD: Michigan Firefighter On-Duty Death Notification 11.08.2018

During his 24-hour shift on Nov. 8, 2018, Firefighter Michael Lubi, 46, led a crew as acting Sergeant for Squad 4 during which he responded to three fires and one medical incident. Toward the end of his shift, Firefighter Lubig suffered a medical emergency and was transported to Henry Ford Hospital. On Nov. 12, 2018, Firefighter Michael Lubig passed away from the injuries sustained. The nature and cause of fatal injury are still to be reported.
  
Our condolences to the Lubi Family & Friends, Detroit Fire Department, and to all affected by Firefighter Michael Lubit’s passing. 
   
To date, 78 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.) 


Thursday, November 8, 2018

USFA LODD: South Carolina Firefighter On-Duty Death Notification 11.07.2018

On November 7, 2018, Assistant Chief Dennis Straight, 59, was directing traffic at an accident scene on the on-ramp to Highway 5 from the northbound lane of Highway 521 when he was struck by a vehicle. Life-saving efforts were administered on scene and Assistant Chief Straight was then transported to Springs Memorial Hospital where he was pronounced deceased.
  
Our condolences to the Straight Family & Friends, Charlotte Road-Van Wyck Volunteer Fire Department, and to all affected by Assistant Fire Dennis Straight’s passing. 
   
To date, 77 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.) 



Monday, November 5, 2018

USFA LODD: Mississippi Firefighter On-Duty Death Notification 11.03.2018

On November 3, 2018 while driving his personal vehicle to the fire station to respond to a structure fire, Firefighter Dustin Grubbs , 34, was involved in a motor vehicle accident. During the accident, the vehicle left the road during a turn, hit a light pole and flipped over. Firefighter Dustin Grubbs passed away on scene from the injuries sustained.
  
Our condolences to the Grubbs Family & Friends, Magee Volunteer Fire Department, and to all affected by Firefighter Dustin Grubbs' passing.   
   
To date, 76 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.) 



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