USFA LODD: Florida Firefighter On-Duty Death Notification 05.07.2019

On May 7, 2019, Lieutenant Barry Boulton, Sr., 67, collapsed after completion of a Rapid Intervention Team (RIT) drill. Resuscitation efforts were immediately rendered to Lieutenant Boulton who was then rushed to the Westside Regional Medical Center in Plantation, FL, where he passed away from cardiac arrest.

Our condolences to the Boulton Family & Friends, Plantation Fire Department, and to all affected by Firefighter William N. Franck’s passing. 

   

To date, 18 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 05.12.2019

On May 12, 2019, Firefighter William N. Franck, 81, was performing scene safety at a motor vehicle accident.  While at the accident, he suffered a CVA.  He was immediately taken to Penn Medicine Lancaster General Hospital in Lancaster, PA, where he passed away a short time later.

Our condolences to the Frank Family & Friends, Willow Street Fire Company, and to all affected by Firefighter William N. Franck’s passing. 

   

To date, 17 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 05.15.2019

On May 15, 2019, firefighters from the Appleton Fire Department, the Appleton Police Department, and the Gold Cross Ambulance Crew, responded to a medical emergency at the Valley Transit Center in downtown Appleton, WI.  While treating the patient, the situation escalated into shots being fired, striking Firefigher Mitchell F. Lundgaard, 36, a police officer, and a bystander.  Aid was immediately rendered to Firefighter Lundgaard and he was rushed to the ThedaCare Regional Medical Center in Appleton, WI.  Despite all life-saving efforts, Firefighter Mitchell F. Lundgaard passed away from the injuries he sustained from the shooting.  Investigation into the incident continues.

Our condolences to the Lundgaard Family & Friends, Appleton Fire Department, and to all affected by Mitchell F. Lundgaard’s passing. 

   

To date, 16 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: Illinois Firefighter On-Duty Death Notification 05.05.2019

Firefighter Kody Vanfossan, 24, responded to a multi-alarm two-story vacant structure fire in Christopher, Illinois. Upon arrival, heavy smoke could be seen coming out of the top floor of the structure. Firefighter Vanfossan, along with a second firefighter, began an interior attack on the fire. An additional firefighter later called for the two firefighters to exit the building. As the two firefighters started down steps in the rear of the building, the steps collapsed. While the second firefighter was able to make it out of the building, a Mayday was issued for Firefighter Vanfossan. Firefighter Kody Vanfossan was recovered from the building and placed into an ambulance where he was pronounced deceased. Investigation into the incident continues.

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

   

To date, 15 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 04.27.2019

On April 14, 2019, while on-duty at the fire station, Firefighter/EMT Brad Gregrich, 30, complained to his co-worker that he wasn’t feeling well, with a headache and feeling tired. The next morning, returning home after his shift, Firefighter/EMT Gregrich was still ill.  His wife transported him to the hospital.  The hospital then released him after an evaluation.  He returned home but became unresponsive and 9-1-1 was called. He was rushed back to the hospital where he suffered a major stroke and never regained consciousness.  He passed away at the hospital on Saturday, April 27, 2019.

Our condolences to the Gregrich Family & Friends, Desoto County Fire Rescue, and to all affected by Firefighter John Leming’s passing. 

   

To date, 14 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.)