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.