Florida Fire Lieutenant LODD:
Lieutenant Homer "J.R." Harrell, 46, on February 24, 2014 at 1030hrs passed away from a reported heart attack shortly after coming off his assigned shift which included one or more emergency responses.
Our condolences to the Harrel Family & Friends, the Orange City Fire Department and to all affected by Lieutenant Homer "J.R." Harrell's passing.
To date, 19 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.
Missouri Fire Lieutenant LODD:
On February 22, 2014 at 0445hrs, while working to evacuate students from a university residence apartment building, Lieutenant Bruce Britt, 48, died of injuries sustained when he became entangled in debris after the collapse of a portion of the building's elevated walkway.
Our condolences to the Britt Family & Friends, the Columbia Fire Department and to all affected by Lieutenant Bruce Britt's passing.
To date, 18 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.)
