USFA: Georgia On-Duty Death LODD: On-Duty Death 06.18.2013
Firefighter Katrina Sims, 24, of the Atlanta Fire Rescue Department on June 18, 2013, was found deceased while on duty in the fire station. Investigation into the circumstances related to the death is underway by authorities.
Our condolences to the Sims Family & Friends, the Atlanta Fire Rescue Department, and to all affected by Firefighter Katrina Sims's passing.
To date, 41 firefighter fatality have been reported to USFA in 2013. Year-to-date monthly and annual USFA firefighter fatality reports are posted online at U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) Fatality Notices page.
USFA: New York Firefighter LODD: On-Duty Death 06.18.2013
Firefighter Thomas Burley, 20, of the Youngstown Volunteer Fire Company on June 18, 2013 at about 2100hrs, while returning from fire department mandated training at the Niagara County Public Safety Training Facility, while traveling on Route 93, near Church Road in Cambria was involved in a motor vehicle crash. Firefighter Burley died from injuries sustained when his privately owned vehicle was involved in the accident. Thomas Burley was rushed to Mount St. Mary's Hospital in Lewiston where he was pronounced dead. The cause of death was ruled as trauma from injuries sustained in the wreck.
Our condolences to the Burley Family & Friends, the Youngstown Volunteer Fire Department, and to all affected by Firefighter Thomas Burley's passing.
To date, 40 firefighter fatality have been reported to USFA in 2013. 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.)
