USFA LODD: Mississippi Firefighter On-Duty Death Notification 06.13.2019

Captain Todd Lanthrip, 53, responded to an automobile accident on the evening of June 12, 2019.  He returned home after the response. At approximately 0130hrs the morning of June 13, 2019, he became unresponsive. Attempts by his wife and first responders were unsuccessful and he passed away.

Our condolences to the Lanthrip Family & Friends, Mathiston Volunteer Fire Department, and to all affected by Captain Todd Lanthrip's passing. 

   

To date, 22 firefighter fatalities have been reported to USFA in 2019. 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 Firefighter On-Duty Death Notification 12.23.2018

On December 23, 2018, While working his third call of the day, a vehicle fire, Fire Chief Robert Dunaway, 72, suffered a medical emergency and was found unresponsive. Attempts to revive Chied Dunaway on scene were not successful. Fire Chief Robert Dunaway was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced deceased.

  

Our condolences to the Dunaway Family & Friends, Howell Volunteer Fire Department, and to all affected by Fire Chief Robert Dunaway’s passing.  

   

To date, 84 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: Mississippi Firefighter On-Duty Death Notification 11.03.2018

On November 3, 2018 while driving his personal vehicle to the fire station to respond to a structure fire, Firefighter Dustin Grubbs , 34, was involved in a motor vehicle accident. During the accident, the vehicle left the road during a turn, hit a light pole and flipped over. Firefighter Dustin Grubbs passed away on scene from the injuries sustained.

  

Our condolences to the Grubbs Family & Friends, Magee Volunteer Fire Department, and to all affected by Firefighter Dustin Grubbs' passing.   

   

To date, 76 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: Two Mississippi Firefighters On-Duty Death Notification 03.15.2017

On March 15, 2017 at 1800hrs, Deputy Chief Clinton Alvin Beasley, 80, and Firefighter Loretta Ann Sykes, 53, were directing traffic at the scene where a dump truck got tangled in power lines at Mississippi 589 and Oloh Road (Lamar County, MS) when they were struck by a hit-and-run driver. Both Deputy Chief Beasley and Firefighter Sykes passed away at the scene from injuries sustained when hit. The driver of the vehicle was later apprehended by Lamar County law enforcement.

  
Our condolences to the Beasley Family & Sykes Family, Friends, Sumrall Volunteer Fire Department, and to all affected by Deputy Chief Clinton Alvin Beasley’s and Firefighter Loretta Ann Sykes' passing.      

To date, 22 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.) 

USFA LODD: Mississippi Firefighter On-Duty Death Notification 02.14.2017

On  February 14, 2017 at 1645hrs, Fire Chief Bill Matthews was found unconscious in the driver’s seat of the fire apparatus he was operating on the scene of a brush fire working to protect a nearby church.  According to news reports, when another firefighter on a hoseline asked the Chief to reposition the apparatus, there was no response. Fire Chief Mathews was immediately removed from the truck, given CPR, and then transported to Jefferson Davis Community Hospital where he was pronounced deceased. According to a statement from the Coroner, the nature of fatal injury was a massive heart attack.

  
Our condolences to the Matthews Family & Friends, Bassfield Volunteer Fire Department, and to all affected by Fire Chief Bill Matthews’ passing.    

To date, 10 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.) 

USFA LODD: Mississippi Firefighter On-Duty Death Notification 09.09.2016

On  September 9, 2016 at 0900hrs, Senior Firefighter Eric C. Gustafson, 40,  was driving a fire truck in response to a trailer fire. While en route, the fire truck clipped a bridge, ran off the road and rolled over injuring Firefighter Gustafson and two other firefighters. Eric C. Gustafson  passed away at the scene from the injuries he sustained. Both of the other firefighters were transported to hospitals with serious injuries, but are expected to make a full recovery.

  

Our condolences to the Gustafson Family & Friends, Meridian Fire Department and to all affected by Senior Firefighter Eric C. Gustafson’s passing.       

  

To date, 61 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: Mississippi Fire Captain On-Duty Death Notification 12.21.2015

Fire Captain Willie B. Ratliff, 66, on December 21, 2015 at 2115hrs, was found deceased in the firehouse by fellow firefighters from an apparent heart attack shortly after participating in fire department physical training at the fire station.

Our condolences to the Ratliff Family & Friends, City of Clarksdale Fire Department and to all affected by Fire Captain Willie B. Ratliff’s passing.

  

To date, 84 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: Mississippi U.S. Forest Service Engineering Technician On-Duty Death Notification 03.30.2015

On March 30, 2015 at 1457hrs, Forest Service Engineering Technician Steve Cobb, 55, died of injuries sustained when a U.S. Forest Service helicopter, that he was in, crashed while monitoring a controlled burn of about 800 acres in the Desoto National Forest. Incident Location: Vicinity of Airey Tower and Martha Redmond roads, MS..

Our condolences to the Cobb Family & Friends, the United States Forest Service - National Forests in Mississippi, and to all affected by U.S. Forest Service Engineering Technician Steve Cobb’s passing.

To date, 22 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 U.S. Forest Service Helicopter Pilot On-Duty Death Notification 03.30.2015

On March 30, 2015 at 1457hrs, U.S. Forest Service Helicopter Pilot Brandon Ricks died of injuries sustained when his U.S. Forest Service helicopter crashed while monitoring a controlled burn of about 800 acres in the Desoto National Forest. Incident Location: Vicinity of Airey Tower and Martha Redmond roads, MS..

 

Our condolences to the Ricks Family & Friends, the United States Forest Service - National Forests in Mississippi, and to all affected by U.S. Forest Service Helicopter Pilot Brandon Ricks’ passing.

To date, 21 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.) 

Mississippi Fire Chief On-Duty Death

Fire Chief Nolan "Goat" Pittman, 45, of the Centreville Volunteer Fire Department, Mississippi, on March 5, 2012, fell ill while at the scene of a residential structure fire. Chief Pittman went to the hospital and was ambulatory as he walked into the emergency room, but his condition worsened and he passed away a short time later from a cause still to be determined.

Our condolences to the Pittman Family & Friends, the Centreville Volunteer Fire Department, and to all affected by the Fire Chief Nolan "Goat" Pittman's passing.

Memorials in honor of Fire Chief Nolan "Goat" Pittman may be made to the Melisa "Missy" Pittman Memorial Fund, United Mississippi Bank, 494 Highway 24 E, Centreville, MS 39631 (www.unitedmsbk.com ).

To date, 18 firefighter fatalities have been reported to USFA in 2012. 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.)