USFA LODD: New York Firefighter On-Duty Death Notification 05.01.2020

While on duty, Deputy Fire Chief Ciocca, 62, contracted COVID-19 from working with other firefighters who subsequently tested positive for the virus.

  

Our condolences to the Cioccar Family & Friends, White Plains Fire Department, and to all affected by Deputy Fire Chief Ciocca's passing.

   

To date, 29 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: Pennsylvania Deputy Fire Chief On-Duty Death Notification 06.26.2016

Deputy Fire Chief Michael Morgan, 48, began feeling ill during or shortly after responding to two fire calls on May 3, 2016.  After a brief rest period at the firehouse, Chief Morgan reported for his midnight shift at the Delaware County Emergency Communications Center where his condition worsened and was then transported by ambulance to Riddle Memorial Hospital in Middletown. Deputy Fire Chief Michael Morgan succumbed to his CVA related injuries on June 26, 2016.

      

Our condolences to the Morgan Family & Friends, Drexel Hill Volunteer Fire Department, and to all affected by Deputy Fire Chief Michael Morgan’s passing.    

    

To date, 32 firefighter fatalities have been reported to USFA in 2016. 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: Wyoming Deputy Fire Chief On-Duty Death Notification 01.13.2016

On September 10, 2015, Deputy Chief Clarence "Speed" Hartbank, 79, fell approximately 15 feet through the ceiling of a bunker while fighting a grass and structure fire in rural Fremont County, near Lander, Wyoming. Hartbank suffered second- and third-degree burns over 38 percent of his body, seven broken ribs and a punctured lung. Deputy Chief Hartbank was flown to Swedish Medical Center in Colorado and went through numerous surgeries in the months since the incident. On January 13, 2016, Clarence “Speed” Hartbank passed away at the Swedish Medical Center from the injuries he sustained. 

  

Our condolences to the Hartbank Family & Friends, Fremont County Fire District and to all affected by Deputy Chief Clarence "Speed" Hartbank’s passing.

  

To date, 4 firefighter fatalities have been reported to USFA in 2016. 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 - Connecticut Deputy Fire Chief Fatalities Notification 05.27.2014

While working his shift, Deputy Fire Chief David Fiori, 59, fell ill at approximately 2200hrs on Sunday (05/25/2014). Firefighters immediately provided medical care to Deputy Chief Fiori and then transported him to the Hospital of Central Connecticut where he passed away at approximately 0330hrs on Monday (05/26/2014).

  
Our condolences to the Fiori Family & Friends, the New Britain Fire Department, and to all affected by Deputy Fire Chief David Fiori's passing.

  
To date, 40 firefighter fatalities have been reported to USFA in 2014. 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.)