USFA LODD: New York Firefighter On-Duty Death Notification 12.18.2019

On Wednesday, December 18, 2019, at approximately 1140hrs., Firefighter Michael Cardinale, Sr., 63, responded to a vehicle crash.  After returning to the station, he went upstairs to the sitting area.  Approximately 25 minutes later, a fellow firefighter found him unresponsive and immediately performed life-saving efforts to revive him.  Firefighter Michael Cardinale, Sr. was transported to the hospital where he was pronounced deceased.

Our condolences to the Cardinale Family & Friends, East Farmingdale Fire Company, and to all affected by Firefighter Michael Cardinale, Sr.‘s passing.

   

To date, 57 firefighter fatalities have been reported to USFA in 2019. 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: Pennsylvania Firefighter On-Duty Death Notification 12.03.2019

On Monday, December 2, 2019, at approximately 2000hrs., Captain Michael Christopher Malinowski Sr., 40, responded to a call of reported downed wires and trees.  After returning to the station, he complained to his fellow firefighters that he wasn’t feeling well.  The next day, Tuesday, December 3, 2019, while at work, Captain Michael Christopher Malinowski Sr. became ill and was immediately taken to the hospital where he passed away a short time later from an apparent heart attack.

Our condolences to the Malinowski Family & Friends, Morton-Rutledge Volunteer Fire Company Station 13, and to all affected by Captain Michael Christopher Malinowski Sr.‘s passing.

   

To date, 56 firefighter fatalities have been reported to USFA in 2019. 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: Colorado Firefighter On-Duty Death Notification 12.07.2019

On Saturday, December 7, 2019, at approximately 0200hrs., Firefighter Kenneth Jones, 46, responded to a multi-residential structure fire.  Firefighter Jones had climbed to the roof of the five-story building in search of access to the fire when he fell off of the structure.  Firefighter Kenneth Jones was immediately transported to the hospital where he passed away.

Our condolences to the Jones Family & Friends, Summit Fire & EMS Authority, and to all affected by Firefighter Kenneth Jones‘s passing.

   

To date, 55 firefighter fatalities have been reported to USFA in 2019. 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: Georgia Firefighter On-Duty Death Notification 12.05.2019

On Wednesday, December 4, 2019, at approximately 1545hrs., Firefighter George “Johnny” Childs, 67, responded to a residential structure fire.  The next morning, Thursday, December 5, 2019, he was found unresponsive by his personal vehicle outside a local business.  He was immediately taken to the hospital where he passed away from cardiac arrest.

Our condolences to the Childs Family & Friends, Arcade Fire Department, and to all affected by Firefighter George “Johnny” Childs‘ passing.

   

To date, 54 firefighter fatalities have been reported to USFA in 2019. 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: New York Firefighter On-Duty Death Notification 12.05.2019

On Thursday, December 5, 2019, at approximately 1930hrs., Fire Chief Robert White Jr., 41, responded to a residential structure fire in Potsdam, New York.  After arriving at the scene, he collapsed and was immediately taken to the hospital where he passed away.  The cause and the nature of death have not yet been determined.

Our condolences to the White Family & Friends, West Stockholm Fire Department, and to all affected by Fire Chief Robert White‘s passing.

   

To date, 53 firefighter fatalities have been reported to USFA in 2019. 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: New York Firefighter On-Duty Death Notification 11.20.2019

On Tuesday, November 19, 2019, at approximately 1900hrs., Fire Chief Darryl Rollins, 42, responded to a possible residential fire.  He returned home and was found unresponsive early the next morning.  He was immediately taken to the hospital where he passed away from a cardiac arrest.

Our condolences to the Rollins Family & Friends, North Amityville Volunteer Fire Company, and to all affected by Fire Chief Darryl Rollins‘ passing.

   

To date, 52 firefighter fatalities have been reported to USFA in 2019. 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.

Massachusetts Firefighter On-Duty Death Notification 11.13.2019

In the early morning hours of Wednesday, November 13, 2019, Lieutenant Jason Menard, 39, and his crew responded to a multi-residential structure fire, with heavy smoke coming from the building. The fire grew to four alarms and, at one point, firefighters issued a mayday call from the third floor.  Lieutenant Menard and other firefighters became trapped by heavy fire conditions.  He helped two firefighters escape the blaze, but the fire quickly worsened and Lieutenant Menard was unable to flee and succumbed to his injuries. Three other firefighters were taken to the hospital.  Two of the firefighters have been released and the third is in serious condition.
  


Our condolences to the Menard Family & Worcester Fire Department, and to all affected by Fire Lieutenant Jason Menard‘s passing.

   

To date, 51 firefighter fatalities have been reported to USFA in 2019. 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: Nebraska Firefighter On-Duty Death Notification 11.11.2019

On Monday, November 11, 2019, at approximately 0200 hrs., Fire Chief John Sing, 48, responded to an EMS call.  When he returned to the station, he collapsed and was immediately taken to the hospital where he passed away from an apparent heart attack.

Our condolences to the Sing Family & Friends, Boys Town Fire & Rescue, and to all affected by Fire Chief John Sing‘s passing.

   

To date, 50 firefighter fatalities have been reported to USFA in 2019. 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: Florida Firefighter On-Duty Death Notification 11.06.2019

On Wednesday, November 6, 2019, at approximately 0350hrs, Assistant District Chief Dwain S. Bradshaw, 41, of the Beulah Fire Station of Escambia County Fire Rescue responded to a fatal motorcycle accident.  While at the scene, he was struck by an 18-wheeler log truck.  Chief Bradshaw was immediately airlifted to the Sacred Heart Hospital in Pensacola, Florida, where he passed away.  Chief Bradshaw also served as the District Chief of the Escambia County Fire Rescue Station #1 in the community of Bellview.

Our condolences to the Graham Family & Friends, Beulah Fire Station of Escambia County Fire Rescue, and to all affected by Assistant District Chief Dwain S. Bradshaw‘s passing.

   

To date, 49 firefighter fatalities have been reported to USFA in 2019. 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: Wisconsin Firefighter On-Duty Death Notification 11.02.2019

On October 19, 2019, Firefighter Brian Serdynski, 38, suffered a heart attack while at the scene of a motor vehicle accident. He was transported to a hospital where he was treated and then released on October 19, 2019. In the very early morning hours on November 02, 2019, Firefighter Serdynski was having difficulty breathing. First responders from Union Grove-Yorkville and Kansasville fire departments responded to Firefighter Serdynski’s home and immediately administered medical care. Despite their efforts, Firefighter Brian Serdynski was pronounced deceased at his home.

Our condolences to the Serdynski Family & Friends, DUnion Grove-Yorkville Fire Department, and to all affected by Firefighter Brian Serdynski‘s passing.

   

To date, 48 firefighter fatalities have been reported to USFA in 2019. 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, DC Firefighter On-Duty Death Notification 10.27.2019

On Thursday, October 24, 2019, Firefighter Alex Graham, 48, was conducting pump testing at the D.C. Fire and EMS Training Academy, when he suffered a medical emergency.  He was immediately taken to the hospital, where he passed away on Sunday, October 27, 2019, from an aortic dissection.

Our condolences to the Graham Family & Friends, DC Fire and EMS Department, and to all affected by Firefighter Alex Graham‘s passing.

   

To date, 47 firefighter fatalities have been reported to USFA in 2019. 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: Alabama Firefighter On-Duty Death Notification 10.18.2019

On October 18, 2019, Firefighter Michael Johnston, 45, was driving the Equality Volunteer Fire Department’s 2004 GMC water tender when it overturned while responding to a brush fire. Firefighter Johnston was ejected from the truck in the single-vehicle accident and pronounced deceased at the scene from the injuries he sustained.

Our condolences to the Johnson Family & Friends, Equality Volunteer Fire Department, and to all affected by Firefighter Michael Johnston‘s passing.

   

To date, 46 firefighter fatalities have been reported to USFA in 2019. 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: New York Firefighter On-Duty Death Notification 10.19.2019

On October 19, 2019, Firefighter Robert Bush fell, 49, ill during fire department training. Other firefighter department members immediately provided medical assistance to Firefighter Bush and then transported him to a local hospital. Despite revival efforts, Firefighter Bush passed away at the hospital. The nature and cause of fatal injury are still to be determined.

Our condolences to the Bush Family & Friends, Homer Fire Department, and to all affected by Firefighter Robert Bush‘s passing.

   

To date, 45 firefighter fatalities have been reported to USFA in 2019. 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: Texas Firefighter On-Duty Death Notification 10.12.2019

On Monday, October 7, 2019, Firefighter Steven Paul Henderson, 60, and another firefighter were returning from a fire call in a tanker truck when they stopped alongside the road to inspect the front tires. While outside the vehicle, another firefighter from the same fire department driving his personal pick-up truck, who was also at the scene of the fire call and left shortly after Firefighter Henderson, did not see the truck parked in the roadway or the two firefighters standing outside of it and subsequently hit both Henderson and the other firefighter. Firefighter Henderson was immediately transported by LifeFlight to the Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center, in Houston, where, on Saturday, October 12, 2019, he succumbed to the injuries sustained in the accident.  The other firefighter who was hit had non-life threatening injuries and was released from OakBend Medical Center in Richmond, TX..

Our condolences to the Henderson Family & Friends, Louise Volunteer Fire Department, and to all affected by Firefighter Steven Paul Henderson ‘s passing.

   

To date, 44 firefighter fatalities have been reported to USFA in 2019. 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: Texas Firefighter On-Duty Death Notification 10.15.2019

On October 15, 2019, Firefighter Greg Garza, 49, responded to an electrical incident at the Comfort Suites.  Firefighter Garza returned to the apparatus to retrieve some equipment and was attempting to exit the fire apparatus when he tripped getting out of the truck and was hit by an oncoming vehicle.  He went into traumatic arrest, was transported and passed away at the hospital.

Our condolences to the Garza Family & Friends, San Antonio Fire Department, and to all affected by Firefighter Greg Garza’s passing.

   

To date, 43 firefighter fatalities have been reported to USFA in 2019. 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: New York Firefighter On-Duty Death Notification 10.01.2019

On September 16, 2019, Firefighter Dale Jaynes, 72, was working with his crew at a residential structure fire when he suffered a medical emergency.  He was immediately taken to the hospital, where he passed away on Tuesday, October 1, 2019.

Our condolences to the Jaynes Family & Friends, Burdett Fire Department, and to all affected by Firefighter Dale Jaynes’ passing.

   

To date, 42 firefighter fatalities have been reported to USFA in 2019. 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 10.02.2019

On Sunday, September 1, 2019, the Okanogan Fire Department/Okanogan County Fire District 3 responded to the Spring Coulee wildland fire.  Assistant Chief Christian Dean Johnson, 55, and another firefighter were in a brush truck on the north end of the fire when the flames overtook them.  The firefighter with Assistant Chief Johnson was able to outrun the fire, but Johnson was unable to escape.  The other firefighter came back to treat him and called for help.  Assistant Chief Johnson was airlifted to the Harborview Medical Center in Seattle, WA, where he died on Wednesday, October 2, 2019, from the burn injuries he sustained in the fire.

Our condolences to the Family & Friends, Okanogan Fire Department/Okanogan County Fire District 3, and to all affected by Assistant Chief Christian Dean Johnson’s passing.

   

To date, 41 firefighter fatalities have been reported to USFA in 2019. 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: Calfornia Firefighter On-Duty Death Notification 10.02.2019

On Wednesday, October 2, 2019, Captain Paul Rotondaro, 36, while on-duty, left the Merced County fire station to go to the Usona fire station.  Driving a Ford Ranger, Captain Paul Rotondaro was hit by another truck, causing his truck to leave the road and catch fire, killing him instantly.

Our condolences to the Rotondaro Family & Friends, CALFIRE, and to all affected by Captain Paul Rotondaro’s passing.

   

To date, 40 firefighter fatalities have been reported to USFA in 2019. 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: South Carolina Firefighter On-Duty Death Notification 10.04.2019

Fire Engineer Paul Quattlebaum, 46, was dispatched to a medical call. While responding to the call, he and his partner saw a vehicle accident in the 5200 block of Fairview Road and stopped to help. While checking on those involved, Fire Engineer Quattlebaum was struck by a semi-truck. EMS treated Fire Engineer Quattlebaum at the scene and then transported him to a nearby hospital where he passed away. 

Our condolences to the Quattlebaum Family & friends, Lexington County Fire Service, and to all affected by Fire Engineer Paul Quattlebaum’s passing.

   

To date, 39 firefighter fatalities have been reported to USFA in 2019. 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: Florida Firefighter On-Duty Death Notification 09.26.2019

On September 26, 2019 after returning home from his shift at the Martin County Fire Rescue Department, Station 16, in which he participated in physical fitness training, Firefighter-Paramedic Scott R. Neumann, 52, passed away from a medical incident which has not yet been determined.

Our condolences to the Neumann Family & Friends, Martin County Fire Rescue, and to all affected by Firefighter-Paramedic Scott R. Neumann’s passing.

   

To date, 38 firefighter fatalities have been reported to USFA in 2019. 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.) 

Remembering Tim . . . A Brother Firefighter And Friend . . .

Tim Mello . . . One Of The Good Guys . . . .

Thoughts & Prayers to Brenda & Family. . . .

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I'm a better person today for knowing & having Tim as a Brother Firefighter & Friend. God Speed Tim, God Speed. . . .

USFA LODD: Texas Firefighter On-Duty Death Notification 09.21.2019

On September 21,2019 while on duty at Houston Fire Department’s Station 27, Firefighter Kenneth Stavinoha, 36, suffered a medical emergency and did not survive. The cause of death is pending an autopsy.

Our condolences to the Stavinoha Family & Friends, Houston Fire Department, and to all affected by Firefighter Kenneth Stavinoha’s passing.

   

To date, 37 firefighter fatalities have been reported to USFA in 2019. 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: Pennsylvania Firefighter On-Duty Death Notification 09.19.2019

On September 21, 2018, Firefighter Edward Nulton, 60, was directing traffic at the scene of a vehicle accident when he was struck by a dump truck. He suffered critical injuries, including traumatic brain injury, from which he was unable to recover. Nulton passed away as a result of his injuries on September 19, 2019.

Our condolences to the Nulton Family & Friends, Kunkle Fire Company, and to all affected by Firefighter Edward Nulton’s passing.

   

To date, 36 firefighter fatalities have been reported to USFA in 2019. 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: North Carolina Firefighter On-Duty Death Notification 09.20.2019

On September 20, 2019, While operating a fire department vehicle, Captain Claud Messer, 74, was involved in a vehicle accident on Jonathan Creek Road (Highway 276 North) as he responded to another emergency traffic accident call. Captain Claud Messer passed away as a result of the injuries sustained in the accident.

Our condolences to the Messer Family & Friends, Jonathan Creek Fire and Rescue, and to all affected by Captain Claud Messer’s passing.

   

To date, 35 firefighter fatalities have been reported to USFA in 2019. 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: Maine Firefighter On-Duty Death Notification 09.16.2019

On September 16, 2019 employees inside of a recently renovated two-story administrative office for Life Enrichment Advancing People (LEAP) Inc., a nonprofit that helps adults with developmental, cognitive, and intellectual disabilities, made an emergency call reporting that they smelled propane. No patients were inside and all employees inside of the building evacuated immediately. Captain Michael Bell, 68, responded with the Farmington Fire Rescue to the emergency call. Soon after firefighters arrived on scene and began to investigate, there was an explosion that leveled the building. Captain Bell was killed as a result of injuries sustained in the explosion. Six other firefighters, including the fire chief, and a maintenance worker were reportedly injured and transported to hospitals around the state.

Our condolences to the Bell Family & Friends, Farmington Fire Rescue, and to all affected by Captain Michael Bell’s passing. 

   

To date, 34 firefighter fatalities have been reported to USFA in 2019. 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: New York Firefighter On-Duty Death Notification 08.10.2019

On Friday, August 9, 2019, Lieutenant Brian J. Sullivan, 54, worked a 24-hour shift in which he responded to seven emergency calls.  During his shift, Lieutenant Sullivan complained to others of having pain and discomfort but continued to respond to calls.  When he returned home after his tour of duty, he suffered a heart attack and was immediately transported to the Orange County Regional Medical Center where he passed away in the early morning of Saturday, August 10, 2019.

Our condolences to the Sullivan Family & Friends, FDNY, and to all affected by Lieutenant Brian J. Sullivan’s passing. 

   

To date, 33 firefighter fatalities have been reported to USFA in 2019. 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: Pennsylvania Firefighter On-Duty Death Notification 08.14.2019

On Friday, August 2, 2019, Assistant Chief Walter Wagaman, 46, was responding to an emergency as a passenger in an apparatus when he was ejected from it.  Assistant Wagaman was treated by emergency personnel at the scene and was immediately flown to the York Trauma Center where, on Wednesday, August 14, 2019, he passed away from the injuries he sustained from the accident.

Our condolences to the Wagaman Family & Friends, Buchanan Valley Volunteer Fire Department, and to all affected by Assistant Chief Walter Wagaman’s passing.  

   

To date, 32 firefighter fatalities have been reported to USFA in 2019. 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 08.10.2019

On Saturday, August 10, 2019, Firefighter Norman Edward Klenow, 78, responded to a motor vehicle accident.  While providing traffic control at the scene, he complained of not feeling well and was assisted into the apparatus.  After returning to the fire station, he went home, when at approximately 1946hrs, was found in cardiac arrest.  Firefighter Norman Edward Klenow was immediately transported to the hospital where he passed away.

Our condolences to the Klenow Family & Friends, East Tawas Fire Department, and to all affected by Firefighter Norman Edward Klenow's passing. 

   

To date, 31 firefighter fatalities have been reported to USFA in 2019. 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: Florida Firefighter On-Duty Death Notification 08.06.2019

On the evening of August 6, 2019, Fire Chief/Public Safety Director James E. Sommers, 40, was returning home on his motorcycle from a Suwannee County Commission Meeting when he was struck by a vehicle. Fire Chief/Public Safety Director Sommers was immediately transported to the Lake City Medical Center where he died from the injuries he sustained in the accident.

Our condolences to the Sommers Family & Friends, Suwannee Fire Rescue, and to all affected by Fire Chief/Public Safety Director James E. Sommers’ passing. 

   

To date, 30 firefighter fatalities have been reported to USFA in 2019. 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: California Firefighter On-Duty Death Notification 07.29.2019

On Sunday, July 28, 2019, Firefighter Yaroslav Katkov, 29, was on a training hike with his crew in San Diego County.  During the hike, he suffered a medical emergency and was immediately flown to Temecula Valley Hospital in Riverside County where he passed away on Monday, July 29, 2019.

Our condolences to the Katkov Family & Friends, CAL FIRE, and to all affected by Firefighter Yaroslav Katkov’s passing. 

   

To date, 29 firefighter fatalities have been reported to USFA in 2019. 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: New Mexico Firefighter On-Duty Death Notification 07.21.2019

On June 5, 2019, the City of Roswell Fire Department was preparing for the community July 4th fireworks show.  Driver/Operator Jeff Stroble, 46, was assisting with this preparation when an explosion occurred, injuring him.  Driver/Operator Stroble was immediately taken to the hospital but passed away on July 21, 2019, from the injuries he sustained in the explosion.

Our condolences to the Stroble Family & Friends, City of Roswell Fire Department, and to all affected by Driver/Operator Jeff Stroble’s passing. 

   

To date, 28 firefighter fatalities have been reported to USFA in 2019. 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: Pennsylvania Firefighter On-Duty Death Notification 07.16.2019

On July 16, 2019, The North Belle Vernon Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched at 0132hrs to assist on a mutual aid residential fire. Fire Lieutenant Neil B. Cope, 46, was part of the engine crew assigned to staging in full PPE and SCBA with masks doffed. After approximately 45 minutes the crew was released by command and cleared the scene. After returning to his residence, Lieutenant Cope spoke to his wife at 0730hrs via phone. His wife then attempted to call him multiple times during the day without success.  At approximately 1600hrs his wife came home and found him not breathing and cold to the touch on the floor of the bedroom. EMS was called and Fire Lieutenant Neil B. Cope was pronounced deceased at home.  The cause and nature of death are under investigation.

Our condolences to the Cope Family & Friends, North Belle Vernon Volunteer Fire Department, and to all affected by Fire Lieutenant Neil B. Cope’s passing. 

   

To date, 27 firefighter fatalities have been reported to USFA in 2019. 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.)