USFA LODD: Maine Firefighter On-Duty Death Notification 04.28.2020

On Tuesday afternoon, April 28, 2020, Lieutenant Harold “Eddie” Moore, Jr., 42,  responded to a fire at a residence.  Later in the evening, after arriving home, Lieutenant Moore suffered a cardiac arrest and passed away.

  

Our condolences to the Moore Family & Friends, Jackson Fire Department, and to all affected by Lieutenant Harold “Eddie” Moore, Jr.'s passing.

   

To date, 27 firefighter fatalities have been reported to USFA in 2020. 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 04.21.2020

On Tuesday evening, April 21, 2020, while performing department mandated physical fitness training, Fire Suppression Technician Eduardo Ramirez, 43, collapsed.  He was immediately taken to the hospital where he passed away.  The cause of his death is under investigation.

  

Our condolences to the Ramirez Family & Friends, El Paso Fire Department, and to all affected by Firefighter/Fire Suppression Technician Eduardo Ramirez's passing.

   

To date, 26 firefighter fatalities have been reported to USFA in 2020. 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 Jersey Firefighter On-Duty Death Notification 03.31.2020

On March 14, 2020, Firefighter/EMT Israel Tolentino, Jr., 33, responded with his fire department to an ongoing gas rupture at a residence.  All members, including Firefighter/EMT Tolentino, entered the surrounding structures, including multi-family dwellings and apartments, to check for gas seepage and levels. Three of the residences he entered upon, had individuals with known cases of COVID-19. Firefighter/EMT Tolentino subsequently became ill, was diagnosed with COVID-19, and passed away on March 31, 2020.
  

Our condolences to the Tolentino Family & Friends, Passaic Fire Department, and to all affected by Firefighter/EMT Israel Tolentino's passing.

   

To date, 25 firefighter fatalities have been reported to USFA in 2020. 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 04.07.2020

While on official duty, Firefighter Mario Araujo, 49, contracted COVID-19 from exposure from a patient with a known case of COVID-19.

Our condolences to the Araujo Family & Friends, Chicago Fire Department, and to all affected by Firefighter Mario Araujo's passing.

   

To date, 24 firefighter fatalities have been reported to USFA in 2020. 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: Kentucky Firefighter On-Duty Death Notification 04.16.2020

Sergeant Andy Kuchar, 43, was injured on-duty while performing station duties on 03/02/2020. Since that time, he was off work as a result of the injury. Sergeant Kuchar recently underwent surgery for the injury and passed away at his residence on 04/16/2020. The nature and cause of fatal injury are still to be determined.

Our condolences to the Kuchar Family & Friends, Burlington Fire Protection District, and to all affected by Firefighter / Sergeant Andy Kuchar's passing.

   

To date, 23 firefighter fatalities have been reported to USFA in 2020. 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: Indiana Firefighter On-Duty Death Notification 04.12.2020

On March 26, 2020, while on duty, Firefighter John Schoffstall, 41, contracted COVID-19 from working with another firefighter who had subsequently tested positive for the virus. ire Firefighter John Schoffstall passed away on April 12, 20202.

Our condolences to the Schoffstall Family & Friends, Terre Haute Fire Department, and to all affected by Firefighter John Schoffstall's passing.

   

To date, 22 firefighter fatalities have been reported to USFA in 2020. 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 04.08.2020

On March 22, 2020, while on duty, Fire Captain Franklin Williams, 57, contracted COVID-19 from working with another firefighter who had subsequently tested positive for the virus. Fire Captain Franklin Williams passed away on April 8, 20202.

Our condolences to the Williams Family & Friends, Detroit Fire Department, and to all affected by Fire Captain Franklin Williams passing.

   

To date, 20 firefighter fatalities have been reported to USFA in 2020. 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 04.08.2020

On March 24, 2020, Firefighter/EMT Michael Field, 59, responded to a medical emergency at a residence where a patient had a known case of COVID-19. He subsequently contracted the virus and passed away on Wednesday, April 8, 2020.

Our condolences to the Field Family & Friends, Valley Stream Volunteer Fire Department, and to all affected by Firefighter/EMT Michael Field's passing.

   

To date, 19 firefighter fatalities have been reported to USFA in 2020. 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 04.07.2020

On Tuesday, April 7, 2020, Fire Chief James “Tank” Waters, 40, was assigned to work from his residence due to being quarantined for COVID-19 precautions.  While on official duty, he fell ill and suffered a medical emergency. EMS crews responded and treated Fire Chief Waters to where he was pronounced deceased at the hospital.

Our condolences to the Waters Family & Friends, Tryon Fire Department, and to all affected by Fire Chief James “Tank” Waters' passing.

   

To date, 18 firefighter fatalities have been reported to USFA in 2020. 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.