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: Michigan Firefighter On-Duty Death Notification 11.08.2018

During his 24-hour shift on Nov. 8, 2018, Firefighter Michael Lubi, 46, led a crew as acting Sergeant for Squad 4 during which he responded to three fires and one medical incident. Toward the end of his shift, Firefighter Lubig suffered a medical emergency and was transported to Henry Ford Hospital. On Nov. 12, 2018, Firefighter Michael Lubig passed away from the injuries sustained. The nature and cause of fatal injury are still to be reported.

  

Our condolences to the Lubi Family & Friends, Detroit Fire Department, and to all affected by Firefighter Michael Lubit’s passing. 

   

To date, 78 firefighter fatalities have been reported to USFA in 2018. 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 07.29.2017

Firefighter Kevin Ramsey, 50, on July 29, 2017 died of an apparent heart attack shortly after returning to the firehouse from fighting a second commercial structure fire of the day. Firefighter Ramsey complained of nausea and chest pain to fellow firefighters, so they immediately began treatment and summoned advanced medical responders to the station. Firefighter Ramsey was taken to Detroit Receiving Hospital where, despite all efforts, he succumbed to his injury.

Our condolences to the Ramsey Family & Friends, Detroit Fire Department, and to all affected by Firefighter Kevin Ramsey's passing. 

To date, 58 firefighter fatalities have been reported to USFA in 2017. 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.)