USFA LODD: Michigan Firefighter On-Duty Death Notification 07.02.2016

Several days following surgery to replace a shoulder that was badly injured from a fall on ice while working an emergency medical call on January 24, 2016, Lieutenant Andrew Russell, 48, began to feel sick and asked his wife to call 911. Responders provided assistance to Lt. Russell and transported him to the hospital where he passed away from complications related to the surgery on July 2, 2016.

      

Our condolences to the Russell Family & Friends, Harrison Township Fire Department, and to all affected by Lieutenant Andrew Russell’s passing. 

    

To date, 35 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.)