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.