Our condolences to the Hartlein Family & Friends, Matthews Volunteer Fire Department, and to all affected by Assistant Fire Chief Todd L. Hartlein's passing.
To date, 53 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.)
