New Jersey Firefighter LODD:
On February 28, 2014 at 0130hrs, Fire Captain Gregory D. Barnas, 57, died of injuries sustained when he fell from the roof of a burning commercial structure (restaurant) while, according to reports, he was working to ventilate the building. Investigation into the fatal incident continues by authorities.
Our condolences to the Barnas Family & Friends, the Wallington Fire Department and to all affected by Fire Captain Gregory D. Barnas' passing.
Our condolences to the Barnas Family & Friends, the Wallington Fire Department and to all affected by Fire Captain Gregory D. Barnas' passing.
To date, 21 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.
Florida Assistant Fire Chief LODD:
On February 10, 2014 at 1700hrs, Assistant Fire Chief Roger Tome, 71, passed away from an apparent heart attack several hours after completing his shift which included department mandated physical training.
Our condolences to the Tome Family & Friends, the Kennedy Space Center Fire and Rescue and to all affected by Assistant Fire Chief Roger Dale Tome's passing.
To date, 20 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.)
