USFA LODD: New York Firefighter On-Duty Death Notification 03.22.2018

On March 22,2018 Firefighter Michael R. Davidson, 37, was killed and two other firefighters were seriously injured in a Harlem five-alarm fire that broke out in a former jazz club that was being used as a film set. Firefighter Davidson was operating the fire hose nozzle in the basement of the building when fire conditions intensified and Davidson became separated from the other firefighters. Firefighter Davidson was removed from the structure and taken to Harlem hospital where he was declared deceased. The cause of the fire remains under investigation by authorities.

Our condolences to the Davidson Family & Friends, Fire Department City of New York, and to all affected by Firefighter Michael R. Davidson’s passing. 

To date, 14 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: New York City Battalion Chief On-Duty Death Notification 09.27.2016

Battalion Chief Michael J. Fahy, 44, was struck and killed by debris when a 2-story private residence under investigation for an illicit drug manufacturing operation exploded. Firefighters had first responded to a report of a gas smell at the location and found the drug lab, notifying police, but the house exploded before the situation could be fully assessed and mitigated. The fatal incident remains under investigation by authorities.

  

Our condolences to the Fahy Family & Friends, Fire Department City of New York, and to all affected by Battalion Chief Michael J. Fahy’s passing.       

  

To date, 68 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 – FDNY Lieutenant Fatalities Notification 07.05.2014

FDNY Lieutenant Gordon “"Matt"” Mathew Ambelas, 40, on July 5, 2014 at 2110hrs, died from injuries sustained when he became trapped while searching for occupants of a burning high-rise residential building.

   

Lieutenant Ambelas, was searching for trapped occupants in a 19th floor apartment at 75 Wilson St., when the fire flashed over and trapped him in a bedroom. He was found unconscious by fellow firefighters who removed him from the apartment and attempted to resuscitate him, along with EMS personnel. He was transported in critical condition to Woodhull Medical Center, where he later died.

     

"New York has suffered a terrible and tragic loss tonight with the death of Lt. Gordon Ambelas, who heroically died trying to protect and save others—something he’s done for more than 14 years for the city,” said New York City Mayor de Blasio. “We all mourn his loss, and I ask every New Yorker to keep Lieutenant Ambelas and his family in their thoughts and prayers.”

   

"We are deeply shocked and saddened at the loss of one of our own—a devoted, veteran firefighter who had an enormous love for his job and our mission to help and save others,” said Fire Commissioner Nigro.

  

Our condolences to the Ambelas Family & Friends, the City of New York Fire Department and to all affected by FDNY Lieutenant Gordon “"Matt"” Mathew Ambelas' passing.  

     
To date, 48 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.)