USFA LODD: Wisconsin Firefighter On-Duty Death Notification 12.06.2020

Firefighter/Fire Inspector David Jerald Tomlinson, 71, contracted COVID-19 while performing fire inspections for the department.

Our condolences to the Tomlinson Family & Friends, Scales Mound Fire Protection District, and to all affected by Firefighter/Fire Inspector David Jerald Tomlinson's passing.    

To date, 87 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 conclusivei n any shape or manner.

USFA LODD: Wisconsin Firefighter On-Duty Death Notification 11.02.2019

On October 19, 2019, Firefighter Brian Serdynski, 38, suffered a heart attack while at the scene of a motor vehicle accident. He was transported to a hospital where he was treated and then released on October 19, 2019. In the very early morning hours on November 02, 2019, Firefighter Serdynski was having difficulty breathing. First responders from Union Grove-Yorkville and Kansasville fire departments responded to Firefighter Serdynski’s home and immediately administered medical care. Despite their efforts, Firefighter Brian Serdynski was pronounced deceased at his home.

Our condolences to the Serdynski Family & Friends, DUnion Grove-Yorkville Fire Department, and to all affected by Firefighter Brian Serdynski‘s passing.

   

To date, 48 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: Pennsylvania Firefighter On-Duty Death Notification 05.12.2019

On May 12, 2019, Firefighter William N. Franck, 81, was performing scene safety at a motor vehicle accident.  While at the accident, he suffered a CVA.  He was immediately taken to Penn Medicine Lancaster General Hospital in Lancaster, PA, where he passed away a short time later.

Our condolences to the Frank Family & Friends, Willow Street Fire Company, and to all affected by Firefighter William N. Franck’s passing. 

   

To date, 17 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: Wisconsin Firefighter On-Duty Death Notification 05.15.2019

On May 15, 2019, firefighters from the Appleton Fire Department, the Appleton Police Department, and the Gold Cross Ambulance Crew, responded to a medical emergency at the Valley Transit Center in downtown Appleton, WI.  While treating the patient, the situation escalated into shots being fired, striking Firefigher Mitchell F. Lundgaard, 36, a police officer, and a bystander.  Aid was immediately rendered to Firefighter Lundgaard and he was rushed to the ThedaCare Regional Medical Center in Appleton, WI.  Despite all life-saving efforts, Firefighter Mitchell F. Lundgaard passed away from the injuries he sustained from the shooting.  Investigation into the incident continues.

Our condolences to the Lundgaard Family & Friends, Appleton Fire Department, and to all affected by Mitchell F. Lundgaard’s passing. 

   

To date, 16 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: Wisconsin Firefighter On-Duty Death Notification 12.31.2018

Captain Christopher Truman, 46, stopped to assist individuals involved in a single-vehicle accident. While assisting, Truman was hit by another vehicle. He was transported to a local hospital where he passed away from his injuries.

  

Our condolences to the Truman Family & Friends, Lake Mills Fire Department Fire Department, and to all affected by Captain Christopher Truman’s passing.    

   

To date, 86 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: Wisconsin Firefighter On-Duty Death Notification 07.10.2018

On July 10, 2018 Captain Cory Barr, 34, responded with crews to a report of a natural gas leak after a contractor struck a natural gas main in downtown Sun Prairie, Wisconsin. After the firefighters, along with law enforcement, arrived on scene to investigate the source of the leak and evacuate the area, there was an explosion that leveled multiple buildings. Captain Barr suffered injuries after being knocked down under a rubble pile as a result of the explosion and was transported by Sun Prairie EMS to UW Madison where he later passed away. A second firefighter was also injured in the explosion and is in critical, but stable, condition. A third firefighter with a minor injury was also admitted to a hospital. Three additional firefighters, one police officer, and seven civilians also suffered minor injuries.

Our condolences to the Barr Family & Friends, Sun Prairie Volunteer Fire Department, and to all affected by Captain Cory Barr’s passing.    

To date, 51 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: Wisconsin Firefighter On-Duty Death Notification 04.25.2018

On April 24, 2018, at 2319hrs, Firefighter Philip H. Neubich, 69, responded to the fire station when his fire department was paged out for a gas leak inside of a residence. Several hours later, at approximately 0615hrs, at home, Firefighter Neubich was found unresponsive by his wife. Local EMS responded, but Firefighter Neubich was found to be deceased. The nature of fatal injury is reported to ave been a heart attack.

Our condolences to the Neubich Family & Friends, Spooner Fire District Department, and to all affected by Firefighter Philip H. Neubich’s passing.      

To date, 32 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: Wisconsin Firefighter On-Duty Death Notification 03.09.2018

Firefighter-Paramedic Richard L. Garner Jr., 29, completed a 48 hour shift at 0700hrs on April 1, 2018, during which he responded to nineteen emergency calls.  Later that day, between the times of 1200hrs and 1300hrs, Garner collapsed at a private residence in Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin. Firefighter-Paramedic Garner was treated at the scene by the local EMS and transported to the hospital where he passed away from a nature and cause of fatal injury still to be determined.

Our condolences to the Garner Family & Friends, Madison Fire Department, and to all affected by Firefighter-Paramedic Richard L. Garner Jr.'s passing. 

To date, 22 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: Wisconsin Firefighter On-Duty Death Notification 09.23.2017

Firefighter-EMT Matthew Mark Deicher was paralyzed from a July 31, 2003, ambulance crash while located in the patient compartment of the vehicle. On September 23, 2017, Firefighter-EMT Deicher passed away from complications due to his injuries and related medical condition.

Our condolences to the Deicher Family & Friends, Mosinee Fire Department, and to all affected by Firefighter-EMT Matthew Mark Deicher’s passing.

To date, 69 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: Wisconsin Firefighter On-Duty Death Notification 02.25.2017

Firefighter Terrance “Terry” Edward Shafer, 62, On February 24, 2017 at 1345hrs responded with other members of his department to a motor vehicle crash incident. Soon after departing, they were advised to cancel and returned to the station. Later that evening, Firefighter Shafer fell ill at a family cabin in Minnesota. Firefighter Shafer was treated and transported by EMS to a hospital in Melrose, MN, but passed away early the following morning on February 25, 2017 from a nature and cause of fatal injury to be determined. 

  
Our condolences to the Shafer Family & Friends, Spring Valley Fire Department, and to all affected by Firefighter Terrance “Terry” Edward Shafer's passing.    

To date, 16 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: Wisconsin Firefighter On-Duty Death Notification 02.04.2017

On  February 4, 2017 at 1625hrs, Firefighter Ryan Thomas Moyer, 31, was operating his privately owned vehicle on fire department business when it was involved in a single vehicle crash taking his life. The cause of crash remains under investigation. Two other firefighters were passengers in the vehicle at the time, one of whom was treated and released, and the other admitted to a Milwaukee hospital but is reported to be doing well. The firefighters had been putting up posters and collecting donations for a fire department fundraiser and were thought to be enroute to a fire department banquet at the time of the crash.

  
Our condolences to the Moyer Family & Friends, Waldo Fire Department, and to all affected by Firefighter Ryan Thomas Moyer’s passing.    

To date, 06 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: Wisconsin Firefighter On-Duty Death Notification 01.10.2017

On  January 10, 2017, at approximately 0200hrs, several hours after a fire department meeting, Assistant Fire Chief Rodney “Tiny” Menne, 53, was discovered deceased from a heart attack by another Eldorado firefighter at the Eldorado Volunteer Fire Department.

  
Our condolences to the Menne Family & Friends, Eldorado Volunteer Fire Department, and to all affected by Assistant Chief Rodney “Tiny” Menne’s passing.   

To date, 04 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: Wisconsin Firefighter On-Duty Death Notification 10.31.2016

On  October 31, 2016 at 2200hrs, Firefighter John C. Brocker, 65, responded on a fire unit to a single vehicle vs. utility pole crash.  The vehicle was occupied by five teenagers, one of whom died from injuries sustained. Upon arrival, Firefighter Brocker advised the department chief he was having chest pain. After sitting down, he was given oxygen and began to feel better.  A short time later, Firefighter Brocker collapsed in full arrest at the scene. He was transported to St. Vincent Hospital in Green Bay, WI, where he passed away.

  

Our condolences to the Brocker Family & Friends, the Town of Oneida Volunteer Fire Department, and to all affected by Firefighter John C. Brocker's passing.    

  

To date, 72 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: Wisconsin Assistant Fire Chief On-Duty Death Notification 07.11.2016

Assistant Chief Mitch Koski, 56, of the Montreal Fire Department on July 11, 2016 at 2245hrs, was responding under a mutual aid agreement with the Saxon-Gurney Fire Department to people in distress in Saxon Harbor after making radio contact with the Saxon-Gurney Fire Chief. The private vehicle that Assistant Chief Mitch Koski responded in was washed into the harbor by the flash flood waters and Assistant Chief Koski perished from drowning.

Our condolences to the Koski Family & Friends, Montreal Fire Department, and to all affected by Assistant Chief Mitch Koski’s passing.   

To date, 42 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: Wisconsin Firefighter On-Duty Death Notification 12.11.2015

Firefighter Lawrence “Larry” W. Millard , 56, on December 11, 2015 at 1600hrs, was struck by a passing vehicle as he was directing traffic while the department was on the scene of a motor vehicle crash on U.S. I-39 at mile post 99.5 in Marquette County, Wisconsin. Firefighter Millard was rushed by ambulance to a hospital in Portage then flown to the University of Wisconsin Trauma Center in Madison, where he succumbed to his injuries.



Our condolences to the Millard Family & Friends, Endeavor Moundville Fire Department and to all affected by Firefighter Lawrence “Larry” W. Millard’s passing.

To date, 79 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: 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: Wisconsin Firefighter On-Duty Death Notification 01.21.2015

Firefighter Leslie "Les" W. Fryman, 58, January 14, 2015 at 1230hrs, was a passenger in a tanker/tender responding to a mutual aid structure fire when he went unresponsive. Fellow responders treated Firefighter Fryman and transported him to a local hospital. Firefighter Fryman was subsequently transferred to another hospital where he succumbed to his injury seven days later January 21, 2015. The nature and cause of fatal injury is still to be officially reported.

Leslie "Les" W. Fryman is survived by his wife, Phyllis; a daughter, Alyssa Silva (special friend, Sergio Perez); a grandson, Ismael and a granddaughter, Eva; his father, Robert (Eileen) Fryman of Wabeno; his siblings: Earl (Linda) Fryman of Oakfield, Keith (Teresa) Fryman of Elkhorn, Phillip (Kathy) Fryman of Appleton, Brian (Linda) Fryman of Menasha, Robin Fryman of Neenah, and Bardine (Jeremy) Henning of Campbellsport. He is further survived by a special aunt, Doris Fryman; five sisters-in-law: Linda (Mike) Schaalma of Oshkosh, Jan (Bill) Soyk of Eden, Joan Howard of Buford, Georgia, Karen Fryman of Fond du Lac, and Kim (Dan) Arthurs of Fond du Lac; three brothers-in-law: Doug (Linda) Hodorff of Eden, Dwight Hodorff of Glenbeulah, and Jon (Wendy) Hodorff of Taylorsville, Georgia; and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews.
     
Leslie "Les" W. Fryman was preceded in death by his mother, stepfather, Donald Grahl, a grandson, Alonso; and his mother and father-in-law, Harold and Jo Hodorff.

Our condolences to the Fryman Family & Friends, the Rosendale Volunteer Fire Department, and to all affected by Firefighter Leslie "Les" W. Fryman's passing.

To date, 05 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.) 

Wisconsin Fire Lieutenant/EMT On-Duty Death

Fire Lieutenant/EMT Jamison Kampmeyer, 34, of the Colby Fire Department on March 4, 2012, at 12:30 p.m., during interior fire operations at the at Abby Theatre located in Abbotsford, Wisconsin, and right after crews were called to exit the structure, the roof of the building collapsed trapping several firefighters and sending them to St. Joseph's Hospital in Marshfield. One firefighter, Lieutenant Jamison Kampmeyer, passed away from injuries sustained.

Marathon Co. Sheriff's Deputy, volunteer firefighter Kampmeyer - WFXS, MyFoxWausau - News and Weather for Wausau, WI

Our condolences to the Kampmeyer Family & Friends, the Colby Fire Department , and to all affected by the Fire Lt./EMT Jamison Kampmeyer's passing.

To date, 17 firefighter fatalities have been reported to USFA in 2012. Year-to-date 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.)