USFA LODD: Pennsylvania Firefighter On-Duty Death Notification 12.20.2018

On December 20, 2018, Captain Scott Dannheimer, 53, after working the scene of a structure fire, was in the seat of an engine performing after action duties when he collapsed.  CPR was immediately performed, and Dannheimer was transported to the hospital where he passed away a short time later. The nature and cause of the fatal injury have not yet been reported.  Captain Dannheimer was a member of the Coal Township Fire Department/East End Fire Company, Station 120.

  

Our condolences to the Dannheimer Family & Friends, Coal Township Fire Department, and to all affected by Captain Scott Dannheimer’s passing. 

   

To date, 83 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: Washington Firefighter On-Duty Death Notification 12.16.2018

On Friday December 14, 2018, Captain John Ostergard, 63, collapsed at the scene of a working structure fire in Yelm, WA.  He was immediately transported to the Providence Saint Peters Hospital in Olympia, WA, where he passed away on Sunday, December 16, 2018.  The nature and cause of fatal injury have not yet been reported.  

  

Our condolences to the Ostergard Family & Friends, East Olympia Fire District 6, and to all affected by Captain John Ostergard’s passing. 

   

To date, 82 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: Massachusetts Firefighter On-Duty Death Notification 12.09.2018

On December 9, 2018, Firefighter Christopher Roy, 36, responded with the Worcester Fire Department to a basement fire of a 3-story, 6-unit apartment building. Conditions deteriorated rapidly and, ultimately, the fire went to five alarms. Heavy fire forced several firefighters to the second floor to evacuate. With the assistance of other crews and the Rapid Intervention Team, five firefighters escaped using ladders. Two additional firefighters, including Firefighter Roy, became trapped and had to be rescued by fire crews. Both were transported to a local hospital where Firefighter Roy passed away from the injuries sustained. The second firefighter was evaluated and released. 

  

Our condolences to the Roy Family & Friends, Worcester Fire Department, and to all affected by Firefighter Christopher Roy’s passing. 

   

To date, 81 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.)