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.)