USFA LODD: Colorado Fire Engineer On-Duty Death Notification 07.15.2015

On June 28, 2015 at 1945 hrs, while checking for extension from a dumpster fire, Fire Engineer John Whelan, 46, was critically injured when a skylight collapsed and he fell through the roof of an abandoned building at 3860 Blake Street. Fire Engineer John Whelan was treated at the scene and transported to the hospital for medical care including several surgeries. On July 15, 2015 several days after being released from the hospital to recover at home, Fire Engineer John Whelan was taken to St. Anthony North Health Campus with shortness of breath where, less than an hour later, he passed away from medical complications.

  

Our condolences to the Whelan Family & Friends, Denver Fire Department, and to all affected by Fire Engineer John Whelan’s passing.

  

To date, 47 firefighter fatalities have been reported to USFA in 2015. 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: Wisconsin Fire Lieutenant On-Duty Death Notification 06.20.2015

Lieutenant Michael P. Miller, 45, was found collapsed on the floor in the fire station near his bunk in the early morning hours of June 20, 2015, and was quickly attended to by other department members who found no vitals signs present. Lieutenant Miller was pronounced deceased in the location found at 04:55AM. Lieutenant Miller was working a 24 hour shift and had responded to his last alarm, an EMS call, several hours earlier. The nature and cause of fatal injury is still to be determined.

  

Our condolences to the Miller Family & Friends, Green Bay Metro Fire Department, and to all affected by Fire Lieutenant Michael P. Miller’s passing.

  

To date, 46 firefighter fatalities have been reported to USFA in 2015. 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: Idaho Fire Operations Supervisor On-Duty Death Notification 06.10.2015

Fire Operations Supervisor Sonner Terry K. Sonner, 33, on June 10, 2015 at 0900hrs, collapsed after he and his fire crew finished physical training at the Hammett Guard Station, Idaho. Fellow firefighters initiated medical treatment on scene but Terry K. Sonner succumbed to a nature and cause of fatal injury still to be reported.

  

Our condolences to the Sonner Family & Friends, Boise District Bureau of Land Management, and to all affected by Fire Operations Supervisor Sonner Terry K. Sonner’s passing.

  

To date, 45 firefighter fatalities have been reported to USFA in 2015. 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 Firefighter On-Duty Death Notification 06.09.2015

Firefighter Wille O. Sensenich, 69, on June 9, 2015 died from apparent cardiac arrest several hours after responding to an electrical fire in a residential structure.

Our condolences to the Sensenich Family & Friends, North Huntingdon Township Circleville Volunteer Fire Department Station #8, and to all affected by Firefighter Wille O. Sensenich’s passing.
  

To date, 44 firefighter fatalities have been reported to USFA in 2015. 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 Past Fire Chief On-Duty Death Notification 06.04.2015

Fire Chief Thomas. D. Miserendino, 71, arrived at the fire station on May 25th in full dress uniform to participate in the fire department’s annual Memorial Day Ceremony & Parade. Chief Miserendino officiated over the memorial services at the fire station and then drove fire apparatus in the parade across town where he was scheduled to perform memorial duties during the town’s official ceremony at a local veteran’s park. Shortly after his arrival at the town’s ceremony, Chief Miserendino began to feel ill, and other members observed that something was wrong with him. EMS responded and he was transported to a local hospital for care. Past Fire Chief Thomas. D. Miserendino  was admitted for cardiac treatment and was discharged the next day. A few hours after returning home, he suffered an apparent heart attack, and was transported by EMS back to the hospital. Fire Chief  Miserendino remained there for treatment, however, his condition gradually worsened and he passed away at the hospital on June 4th.

Our condolences to the Miserendino Family & Friends, Beachwood Vol. Fire Company #1, and to all affected by Fire Chief Thomas. D. Miserendino’s passing.

To date, 43 firefighter fatalities have been reported to USFA in 2015. 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: Virginia Firefighter On-Duty Death Notification 06.06.2015

Veteran Fire Corps Crewmember Ian Haxton, 31, on June 6, 2015 at 0800hrs, suffered a medical emergency and collapsed 200 yards from the finish line while participating in the Wildland Firefighter Work Capacity Test. Medical care was immediately rendered by local emergency medical responders who had been staged on-site for the test. Crewmember Haxton was transported to an Advanced Care Facility where he passed away from a nature and cause of injury still to be determined. At the time of the fatal incident, Haxton was serving at the Buenos Aires National Wildlife Refuge in Sasabe, AZ, preparing for a series of prescribed burns scheduled to take place at the Refuge. 

    

Our condolences to the Haxton Family & Friends, Student Conservation Association - Veteran Fire Corps, and to all affected by Veteran Fire Corps Crewmember Ian Haxton’s passing.

   

To date, 42 firefighter fatalities have been reported to USFA in 2015. 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: Alabama Fire Captain On-Duty Death Notification 06.04.2015

On June 3, 2015 at 1100hrs, while at home several hours after responding to two fire calls, including one in a recreational vehicle at the Clear Creek Recreation Area Campground, Fire Captain James “Donnie” D. Keith, 59, complained of not feeling well and suffered a cardiac arrest. Captain Keith was treated and transported to a local hospital by fellow responders where despite all efforts he succumbed to his injury. 

      

Our condolences to the Keith Family & Friends, Mount Zion Fire & Rescue, and to all affected by Fire Captain James “Donnie” D. Keith’s passing.

   

To date, 41 firefighter fatalities have been reported to USFA in 2015. 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: Ohio Fire Lieutenant On-Duty Death Notification 06.05.2015

Fire Lieutenant David Knapke, 55, suffered a sudden cardiac event and collapsed while operating at the scene of a mutual aid structure fire in Mt. Orab, Ohio, on May 30. Lieutenant  Knapke was resuscitated at the scene of the fire and flown to the University of Cincinnati Medical Center for treatment. Subsequently, due to test results and in accordance with his end of life care plan, Lieutenant Knapke was moved to the Hospice of Cincinnati where he succumbed to his injury on June 5th. 

      

Our condolences to the Knapke Family & Friends, Williamsburg Township Emergency Services, and to all affected by Fire Lieutenant David Knapke’s passing.

   

To date, 40 firefighter fatalities have been reported to USFA in 2015. 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: Wisconsin Firefighter On-Duty Death Notification 06.01.2015

Firefighter Dale J. Wege, 49, responded to an emergency medical call at 1812hrs on May 31st. The following day at 1556hrs, Firefighter Wege was found collapsed at home without a pulse and not breathing. Firefighter Wege was treated by fellow responders and transported to St. Mary’s Hospital in Rhinelander where he was pronounced deceased at 1645hrs. The nature and cause and fatal injury are still to be determined.

      

Our condolences to the Wege Family & Friends, Pine Lake Volunteer Fire Department, and to all affected by Firefighter Dale J. Wege’s passing.

   

To date, 39 firefighter fatalities have been reported to USFA in 2015. 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: Tennessee Fire Lieutenant On-Duty Death Notification 05.25.2015

Fire Lieutenant Terrance Morgan Pryor, 48, on May 25, 2015 several hours after responding to the last emergency call of his shift, Lieutenant Pryor became ill and passed away at his residence. The nature and cause of fatal injury is still to be reported.

      

Our condolences to the Pryor Family & Friends, Memphis Fire Department, and to all affected by Fire Lieutenant Terrance Morgan Pryor’s passing.

   

To date, 38 firefighter fatalities have been reported to USFA in 2015. 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: Maine Firefighter On-Duty Death Notification 05.23.2015

At 1900hrs on May 23, 2015 several members of the Phippsburg Fire Department, including Firefighter David Bourget, 40, gathered at the station in preparation to work a fireworks display standby detail. At 1940hrs, the fire department members started to leave the station to work the detail. Firefighter Bourget was driving a tanker truck, but only got to the station’s driveway apron when he suddenly fell ill. Firefighter David Bourget was treated by paramedics at the scene and transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead. The nature and cause of fatal injury is still to be reported.

      

Our condolences to the Bourget Family & Friends, Phippsburg Fire Department, and to all affected by Firefighter David Bourget’s passing.

   

To date, 37 firefighter fatalities have been reported to USFA in 2015. 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: Oklahoma Fire Captain On-Duty Death Notification 05.24.2015

At 2230hrs on 05/23/2015, the Oklahoma, Claremore Fire Department was called to rescue about 10 people caught inside of several residential units due to rising flood waters. While assisting with the water rescue, Captain Jason Farley was swept into a flooded storm drain where he got trapped and drowned. Captain Farley’s body was recovered approximately two hours after the water rescue began. Another firefighter who was also swept into the storm drain suffered non-fatal injuries. All of the residents were rescued without injury.

      

Our condolences to the Farley Family & Friends, Claremore Fire Department, and to all affected by Fire Captain Jason Farly’s passing.

   

To date, 36 firefighter fatalities have been reported to USFA in 2015. 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: Mississippi Fire Captain On-Duty Death Notification 05.06.2015

On May 6, 2015, approximately one hour after returning to quarters from a carbon monoxide response call, Fire Captain Dwight Greer, 44, suffered a cardiac related medical emergency at the station while participating in fire department mandated physical training. Captain Greer was treated by fellow responders and transported to the hospital where he succumbed to his injury.

      

Our condolences to the Greer Family & Friends, Washington DC Fire Department, and to all affected by Fire Captain Dwight Greer’s passing.
    
Fire Captain Dwight Greer is survived by six siblings, Barbara Love and Latonya Greer, both of Tampa, Fla., Jacqueline Greer of Charlotte, N.C., Willis Greer,Jr. and Kellis Greer, both of Philadelphia, and Jennifer Rhodes of Atlanta, Ga.;

   

To date, 35 firefighter fatalities have been reported to USFA in 2015. 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: Washington DC Fire Lieutenant On-Duty Death Notification 05.06.2015

On May 6, 2015 0810hrs, while working at the scene of a high rise apartment building fire, Lieutenant Kevin McRae went into cardiac arrest and collapsed. According to media reports, LT. McRae, in charge of the first due engine and crew, had just exited the structure after fighting the fire in a 9th floor apartment for 50 minutes. Lieutenant McRae was transported to the Washington Hospital Center where he was pronounced dead. Two others, including one firefighter, suffered non-life threatening injuries in the incident which remains under investigation by authorities.

      

Our condolences to the McRae Family & Friends, Washington DC Fire Department, and to all affected by Fire Lieutenant Kevin McRae’s passing.

To date, 34 firefighter fatalities have been reported to USFA in 2015. 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 05.04.2015

On May 4, 2015 at 1058hrs, while engaged in rescue and suppression duties at the scene of a residential structure fire, Firefighter Timothy Gunther, 54, began to experience cardiac related symptoms. Firefighter Gunther was treated on scene and transported to Vassar Brothers Medical Center where despite all efforts, including surgery, Timothy Gunther’s condition worsened and he succumbed to his injury.

      

Our condolences to the Gunther Family & Friends, Poughkeepsie Fire Department, and to all affected by Firefighter Timothy Gunther’s passing.

To date, 33 firefighter fatalities have been reported to USFA in 2015. 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: Georgia Fire Lieutenant On-Duty Death Notification 05.04.2015

Fire Lieutenant Ricky Thurman, 54,  while operating at the scene of a structure fire on April 24, 2015 suddenly went into cardiac arrest. Immediate efforts to revive Lt. Thurman were successful and he was airlifted to Regents University Hospital in Augusta, Georgia where he passed away on May 4, 2015.

      

Our condolences to the Peters Family & Friends, Swainsboro Fire Department, and to all affected by Fire Lieutenant Ricky Thurman’s passing.

To date, 32 firefighter fatalities have been reported to USFA in 2015. 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 Firefighter On-Duty Death Notification 04.30.2015

Firefighter Timothy T. Peters, 46, responded on April 30, 2015 at 1530hrs, to a medical assistance call with his fire company on the afternoon of April 30, 2015. Later that evening at 1930hrs, Firefighter Peters was stricken by an apparent heart attack at his residence. Emergency responders were summoned and treated Peters then transported him to the hospital where he succumbed to his injury.

      

Our condolences to the Peters Family & Friends, Pine Grove Hose, Hook and Ladder Fire Co. No. 1, and to all affected by Firefighter Christopher M. Blankenship’s passing.

To date, 31 firefighter fatalities have been reported to USFA in 2015. 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: Tennessee Firefighter On-Duty Death Notification 05.03.2015

On May 3, 2015 at 0200hrs, Firefighter Christopher M. Blankenship, 41, while working at the scene of a motor vehicle accident with fire was seriously injured when a tree at the scene fell on top of him. Firefighters quickly removed the tree from Firefighter Blankenship and rendered medical aid. Christopher M. Blankenship was then transported to the Jackson-Madison County General Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.

    

Our condolences to the Blankenship Family & Friends, the Madison County Fire Department, and to all affected by Firefighter Christopher M. Blankenship’s passing.

To date, 30 firefighter fatalities have been reported to USFA in 2015. 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: Missouri Engineer-Firefighter On-Duty Death Notification 05.03.2015

On May 3, 2015 at 0200hrs, Engineer-Firefighter Larry Wayne Lawhorn, 60, responded to a mutual aid structure fire when the fire department tanker he was driving left the roadway and came to a rest in a field. Firefighter Lawhorn, who was alone in the vehicle, was found by other emergency responders as they were returning from the fire call. Resuscitative efforts were attempted but Lawhorn was pronounced dead at the scene from a nature and cause of fatal injury still to be determined.

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Our condolences to the Lawhorn Family & Friends, the Orchard Farm Fire Protection District, and to all affected by Engineer-Firefighter Larry Wayne Lawhorn’s passing.

To date, 29 firefighter fatalities have been reported to USFA in 2015. 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: Kansas Training Officer/Firefighter On-Duty Death Notification 04.27.2015

On April 27, 2015 at 1900hrs, while putting on gear at the station preparing to respond to a fire call, Training Officer/Firefighter Mike Corn, 68 collapsed. Fellow responders immediately provided medical assistance but Firefighter Corn succumbed to his injury, the nature and cause of which is still to be determined.

Our condolences to the Corn Family & Friends, the Conway Springs Fire Department, and to all affected by Training Officer/Firefighter Mike Corn’s passing.

To date, 28 firefighter fatalities have been reported to USFA in 2015. 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.)