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.)